Edinburgh Police look for two men after Gracemount Drive assault

A 53-year-old man was hospitalised

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 18th Sep 2024

Police in Edinburgh have released images of two men they're looking for after a 53-year-old man was hospitalised after being assaulted.

The attack happened on Gracemount Drive around 10pm on Tuesday the 27th of August.

The man (pictured) on the right is described as white, around 30-years-old, tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, black zip up hoodie and black Adidas trainers with white sole and stripes. He spoke with a local Scottish accent and has potential links to Bonnyrigg.

The man (pictured) on the left is described as white, aged between 30 and 45-years-old, of heavy build and short brown hair. He was wearing a red/orange hooded top with white draw strings, blue jeans and white trainers.

Detective Constable Richmond of Edinburgh CID said: "I would urge the men pictured, or anyone who has information relating to him, to contact police as soon as possible.

"You can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference number 4231 of 27 August, 2024 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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