Man and woman assaulted and robbed by Edinburgh gang in 'random' attack
Police are looking for four teenagers - three boys and one girl - who ran off towards the St James Quarter and Multrees Walk
Last updated 29th Oct 2024
Police are describing an attack on two people in central Edinburgh last night as 'random' and 'shockingly unprovoked'.
A 50-year-old man and a woman,32, were taken to hospital after the assault at around 10pm on Monday - they had been standing at the pedestrian crossing where Leith Street meets Princes Street.
Officers are looking for four teenagers - three boys and one girl - who ran off towards the St James Quarter and Multrees Walk.
Detective Sergeant Steven Gray of CID said: “This appears to have been a shockingly unprovoked and random attack, which left the victims requiring medical treatment.
“We are keen to trace three males and a female.
“The first male youth is described as aged between 14 and 16 years of age, tanned complexion, of medium build, with light curly hair which was short on top. He was wearing a black snood, a blue zipped jacket with white down the side.
“The second male is aged between 16 and 20 years of age, with dark hair. He was wearing dark clothing and white trainers.
“The third male is aged between 16-20 years of age, with dark hair. He was wearing dark clothing with white writing across the chest.
“The female is aged between 16 and 20 years of age, five-foot one inch tall, with blonde hair. She was wearing a white jacket.
“As part of our enquiries, we are reviewing CCTV to identify those responsible. We would ask if any has footage of the incident to please come forward.
“If you believe you could help our investigation, please call 101 quoting reference 4015 of 28 October, 2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous."