CCTV images released following serious assault of man in Edinburgh

Police are looking to trace another man in connection with the attack.

Published 23rd Jun 2016

Police Scotland have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh.

A 40-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries during the attack, which happened on St Mary's Street at around 11:45pm on the 18th of January.

Detectives now want to speak to the man in the images, who was seen in the area at the time of the assault, and ask anyone with any information to contact Police immediately.

Detective Constable Christopher Harding said, "The victim suffered a very painful facial injury. "The male pictured is believed to be of significance to our investigation and anyone who can assist in tracing him is asked to come forward. "Similarly we would ask this male to get in touch with police themselves and help with our investigation."