CCTV Appeal following serious assault in East Fountainbridge

Police in Edinburgh have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city centre.

A 27-year-old man sustained a double fracture to his jaw and was treated in hospital following the attack, which happened at the junction of East Fountainbridge and Lothian Road around 3.15am on Saturday, September 14th.

Detectives are keen to trace the man in the brightly coloured shirt pictured in the CCTV images.

Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact police immediately.

Detective Constable Mark Seymour said: “The victim suffered a fractured jaw, which required surgery.

“We wish to speak to the man pictured in the images in connection with our inquiries, and anyone who can assist in identifying him is asked to come forward.

“Similarly we would ask the man to get in touch with police and help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, or the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.