Pensioner sustains serious head injury in Edinburgh attack
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly attacked a pensioner in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are hunting a suspect after a pensioner sustained a serious head injury.
Officer says a 73-year-old man was allegedly attacked by another man, more than half his age, last Friday (May 13) on Forrest Road.
The injured man was taken to Edinburgh royal infirmary for treatment.
The suspect is described as being in his late 20s, between 5ft 10in in height and 6ft, of muscular build, with facial hair. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket and spoke with a local accent.
He was in the company of another male, described as being in his late 20s, of a similar height, with black hair, facial hair and was wearing an orange jacket.
Detective Constable Kieran Keddie said: “This incident saw a man sustain a serious head injury and it is vital we trace those involved.
“I am appealing for anyone with any information which may assist us to get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dash cam footage to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 1912 of 13 May, 2022. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.