Police Probe As Woman Pushed Down Escalator At Waverley Station

Published 9th Oct 2015

A woman has been pushed down an escalator and knocked unconscious in an "unprovoked assault''.

Police Scotland said the incident happened yesterday at 5.40pm on the escalator leading from Princes Street down to Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

A man intentionally pushed the 23-year-old, causing her to fall almost to the bottom and briefly lose consciousness.

The victim was treated by the Scottish Ambulance Service at the scene but declined further assistance.

Officers are currently following a positive line of inquiry but are asking anyone who can assist with their investigation to come forward.

The suspect is described as white, in his early twenties, 5ft 6ins with a regular build, short flat black hair and pale skin. He was wearing a white polo shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Sergeant Dave Hughes said: "This was an unprovoked assault and could have had far more serious consequences and left the victim with more serious injuries.

"The Princes Street and Waverley station area are always extremely busy and there would have been several members of the public around who may have witnessed this incident.

"I would therefore ask that anyone who can help us with our ongoing inquiry contacts police immediately.''