Man seriously injured after being struck by bottle in Meadows

A man has been seriously injured after being hit on the head with a bottle in Edinburgh's Meadows

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 14th Feb 2023

A man has been seriously injured after being struck on the head with a bottle in Edinburgh's Meadows.

The 19-year-old was on Melville Drive near the junction with Argyle Place around 4am on Sunday January 29th.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the assault.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened is urged to contact police. Also, anyone with relevant dash cam or private CCTV footage should get in touch.

If you have information contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3209 of 29 January, 2023. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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