Serious Assault Near Leith Links

A man is in hospital with a serious leg injury following an assault in Edinburgh early this morning.

Two men attacked another two men and a woman on Restalrig Road near to Leith Links just before 2am.

Police are appealing for information. Both suspects are described as white men aged 18-20 with slim builds. They are both described as tall (6ft – 6ft 2”) in height and were wearing dark suits with white shirts and black ties.

The first suspect has dark brown hair while the other has shaved blond hair.

Detective Inspector John Kavanagh said: “This was an unprovoked and vicious attack on three people, which has resulted in one of the group suffering a serious leg injury.

“We are eager to trace the two suspects as a matter of urgency. Anyone who recognises their description, or was in the area at the time of the attack, is asked to contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.