Man seriously assaulted on Princes Street after man and woman argue at bus stop
The 47-year-old has been treated for serious injuries
Last updated 5th Jul 2024
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault at on Princes Street.
Around midnight on Tuesday, a 47 year old man was attacked when he tried to intervene in an argument between a man and woman at the number 30 bus stop between Charlotte Street and Castle Street.
He later attended at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
Around 12.05am, the suspect and woman boarded the N11 Lothian Bus at Lothian Road, travelling towards Morningside.
Detective Constable Ryan Webster said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us.
“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or been at the bus stop to please get in touch.
"We are also looking to speak to a couple onboard the N11 bus who interacted with the suspect and the woman on the top deck."
Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 1035 of 2 July, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.