Police in Edinburgh have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with their enquiries into a serious assault that happened in the Capital in the early hours of Sunday, March 31st 2013

The incident happened in Black Walk, in the vicinity of Holyrood Palace, around 4.30am.

The 27-year-old victim was attacked and taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

The individual featured in the CCTV images is described as white, 6ft tall, 20 to 25-years-old, with a slim build.  He was wearing a light coloured denim jacket with a white top underneath, black trousers (possibly with a chain attached), and black shoes.

Detective Sergeant Raymond Gray said: “We want to speak to the man featured in the CCTV images as part of our ongoing enquiries, and we would appeal to anyone who recognises him to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.