Witness Appeal after serious assault in Queensferry Street last weekend

Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious assault in the West End in the early hours of last Saturday morning (15th September.)

The incident took place at around 3am, when the 18 year old victim left Castle Club on Queensferry Street Lane and walked onto Queensferry Street.

He was then approached by a group of three males who attacked him. The victim suffered a broken nose and a laceration to his cheek.

The victim is described as black, 6ft 2in, slim build and wearing a grey suit, black shirt and white trilby hat.

The suspects are described as three white males, 5ft 7in to -5ft 8in, between 18 to 25 years old and all skinny with an athletic build. One was wearing a purple t-shirt and the other two were wearing white or grey t-shirts.

Detective Constable Joe Perkins from Police Scotland said: “The street was pretty busy at this time so we are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this assault on Queensferry Street to come forward. Similarly if anyone recognises the description of the suspects then they should contact police.”

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