Man struck on the head with a hammer in Leith
Police are looking to speak to this man after another man was struck on the head with a hammer
Last updated 9th Mar 2023
A 31-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being struck on the back of the head with a hammer in Leith.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in relation to the incident.
The serious assault took place on Albert Street on Wednesday February 1st around 11:35pm.
The male shown in the images, is described as white, 20-30 years old, 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in tall, medium build, wearing a dark woolly hat, dark jacket with small light logo on left breast and rear right shoulder, black trousers with white vertical stripe on each leg, and black trainers.
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Detective Constable Euan Chancellor of the Violence Reduction Unit, Gayfield CID said: "This was an unprovoked attack which was highly distressing for the victim who suffered a serious injury.
“Violent crime such as this is of the utmost concern to police in Edinburgh so I would urge anyone who recognises the male in the images to contact us as soon as possible.
“Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0044 of 2 February, 2023 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”