Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place around 1am outside Ritz bar and Grill, on Lochside place, when a disturbance broke out as the bar was closing.
A 23 year old man was seriously assaulted during this disturbance and was conveyed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to be treated for a head injury.
Police are particularly keen to speak to three people who were involved in the disturbance.
The first suspect is described as a white male, who is in his early 20s, 5ft 9in tall, slightly chubby build, medium length blonde or brown hair in a quiff, and wearing tan chinos.
The second suspect is described as a white female who is early 20s in age, 5ft 4in tall, wearing a pink dress.
The third man is described as a white man is in his early 20s, 5ft 7in tall, shaved hair at sides and wearing a red and white top
Police are now appealing for anyone who was within the bar at the time of the incident to contact police immediately.
Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson said: “We know that the suspects were within the Ritz bar prior to the serious assault and we are appealing for anyone who was within the bar, or who witnessed this assault, to contact police.”
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.
