Witness appeal following assault at taxi rank in High Street

Police officers in Edinburgh city centre are have re-issued their appeal for taxi drivers and members of the public who may have witnessed an assault in the early hours of last Thursday morning (December 5, 2013) to contact them.

The assault happened at a taxi rank outside the Radisson Blu Hotel on the High Street, when a 21-year-old man was punched to the face, knocking him to the ground, as he queued for a taxi.

Detective Constable Andy Macmillan, who is leading the investigation, said: “A group of men jumped the queue in front of the man and got into the taxi. He was punched once to the face and knocked to the ground by one of these men, who is described as being in his early 20’s and was wearing a long sleeve blue shirt and burgundy trousers.

“This man then ran off in the direction of North Bridge, and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident. Any taxi driver or member of the public who witnessed this vicious and unprovoked attack is asked to call Police Scotland directly on 101 or anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’