Police have now identified the man who was found badly injured in Kings Stables Road in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday, October 24).
The 20-year-old, who is from Edinburgh, has been identified by his family. He remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances behind his discovery in the roadway, and are appealing to anyone with any information that can assist their inquiries to contact Police Scotland on 101.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
