Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Black Bull pub in The Grassmarket yesterday evening.
The incident happened around 11.30pm inside the pub when a steward observed an altercation between two men. When the steward intervened, another man hit the steward over the head with a glass. He received a cut to his forehead which required hospital treatment.
The suspect for this serious assault is described as Male, white, mid 20s, heavy build, 5ft 10in tall, short dark hair and wearing dark shirt. He was last seen heading in the direction of Victoria Street with one of the men from the original disturbance.
PC Chris Harding said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the Black Bull pub on Saturday night and who recalls witnessing this assault to come forward. We are also keen to hear from the man who was involved in the altercation with the first suspect.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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.
