Appeal after serious assault in Edinburgh

A 30-year-old man was left with facial injuries after being attacked on Victoria Street, near the Grassmarket area, at around 3:30am on Saturday

Published 3rd Jul 2023

An investigation's been launched following a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre at the weekend.

A 30-year-old man was left with facial injuries after being attacked on Victoria Street, near the Grassmarket area, at around 3:30am on Saturday morning.

The man was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Detective Constable Christopher Stewart of CID said: “We are looking to trace a man aged between 18 and 24 years old.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time. We would also be eager to hear from motorists travelling in the area who have dash-cam. Please check the footage, as it may have captured something which could prove vital to our ongoing enquiries.

“Any small piece of information could assist our enquiries, so please pass it on. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0752 of 1 July, 2023.”

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