Police issue CCTV appeal after nightclub assault

Can you help Police in Edinburgh who are looking to trace a man in relation to an assault in an Edinburgh nightclub last year?

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 24th May 2022

Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they believe could assist them in an investigation into a serious assault in a nightclub.

The incident happened at The Hive nightclub in Niddry Street around 1.35am on Friday, 10 September, 2021.

The man is described as white, aged in his early 30s, of medium build and with short hair. He has a distinctive tattoo sleeve on his right arm and another tattoo on one of his calves.

He was wearing a baseball cap, a light-coloured t-shirt or polo shirt and shorts.

Detective Constable Craig Moran, of Edinburgh CID, said: “I would urge the man, or anyone who has information relating to him to make contact with the police.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0205 of Friday, 10 September, 2021, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed anonymously.”

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