Police investigating Edinburgh attack release CCTV pictures

It happened on a Saturday evening in September

Author: John CallanPublished 7th Dec 2018

Police investigating a serious assault in Edinburgh have release CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

It happened on Morrison Street at around 9.30pm on Saturday September 8.

Two men, walking toward Haymarket Station, were approached by a man who attacked them.

They both sustained serious head and facial injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers are keen to trace the man pictured, who they believe may be able to help the investigation.

He is described as white, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, around 6ft tall and of stocky build. He had short dark brown hair and was wearing a green jumper over a blue shirt, denim jeans and brown shoes.

Detective Constable Ryan Lee from Gayfield CID said: “This was a vicious attack that left both victims with serious injuries that required hospital treatment.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the images, and who may know of his current whereabouts, to come forward and assist with our inquiries.”

Those with information can contact Gayfield CID via 101, quoting incident number 4466 of 8th September, or report this anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.