Man and woman seriously hurt in city centre 'disturbance'

Two people were left seriously injured after a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre.

Published 11th Dec 2016

Two people were left seriously injured after a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre.

The incident took place near the Rose Street Brewery on Rose Street at around 9.30pm on Friday.

A 33-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were taken to the city's Royal Infirmary for serious injuries and both were later released.

Two men, aged 36 and 28, have been charged in connection with the incident.

Police are also keen to trace two women who were seen in the area.

The first is described as white, around 5ft 8ins, in her early 20s, with long blonde hair and wearing a white jacket, black trousers and grey Christmas jumper.

The second woman is also white, approximately 5ft 8ins and in her early 20s. She was wearing a cream jacket, jeans, black knee-high boots and was carrying a black shoulder bag.

Detective Sergeant Andy MacRae said: We know that many of the pubs and restaurants in the area were busy with people enjoying a night out or a Christmas party and I'm today urging anyone who witnessed this disturbance to contact police immediately.''

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.