Police release CCTV images as part of investigation into serious assault

Officers in Edinburgh have issued images of a woman they wish to speak to following a serious assault at Spey Lounge in Edinburgh

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 10th Mar 2023

Police in Edinburgh have issued images of a woman they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault that took place in Leith on Monday, 5th December, 2022.

The serious assault took place around 1.25am within Spey Lounge on Leith Walk.

The woman is described as white, 40-50 years-old, around 5 ft 6ins in height and of slim build with long, dark-coloured hair that was tied in a ponytail.

She was wearing a black padded coat and white trousers.

Detective Constable Lyndsey Singer of Gayfield Police Station said: “We are keen to talk to the woman in these images in connection with this incident and would urge anyone who may recognise her to get in touch as soon as possible.”

Any witnesses to the incident can contact officers via 101.

Please quote incident number 0143 of 5 December 2022. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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