Police investigating Edinburgh assault issue CCTV appeal
It happened near Princes Street in December
Police investigating a serious assault in the centre of Edinburgh have issued CCTV pictures of four men they would like to speak to.
It happened in December last year, when a 20-year-old man was discovered unconscious in Meuse Lane, which is just off the east end of Princes Street, around 10.10pm.
Detectives believe the men pictured could assist them.
Detective Constable Christopher Docherty of Edinburgh CID, said: “I would urge the men depicted in these images, or anyone who has information relating to them, to make contact with the police."
As well as the images, Police Scotland has issued descriptions of the men.
The first man in the images is described as white, in his mid-40’s, around 5ft 8ins, with short dark hair and of medium build. He was wearing a navy blazer.
The second man is described as white, in his mid-40’s, around 6ft, bald, and of medium build. He was wearing a dark jacket.
The third man is described as white, in his mid-40’s, around 5ft 7ins, bald and of medium build. He was wearing a dark jacket with a blue top underneath.
The fourth man is described white, in his mid-40’s, around 5ft 10ins, and of medium build. He was wearing a dark beanie hat, a dark jacket and blue jeans.
Police say anyone with information can contact CID via 101, quoting incident number 3747 of Saturday, 11 December, 2021.
Alternatively, they are asked to call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed on anonymously.