Man injured in Calder Road attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in the south west of the capital in the early hours of Friday morning.

The 37-year-old was assaulted at a bus stop on Calder Road, between the junction at Calder Crescent and the underpass near to Wester Hailes Road, sometime between 12.50am and 1.15am on 13th June.

As a result of the attack, the man sustained serious facial injuries and a Police Scotland enquiry is now underway.

Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson said: “This was a serious incident in the very early hours of the morning but we believe that some members of the public may have seen something suspicious in and around Calder Road, and we urge those people to get in touch immediately.

“The suspect is male and it is understood that he was wearing dark clothing at the time of the attack. Anyone with any information which may assist our investigation should contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”