Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city centre last year.
A 24-year-old male had a piece of his left ear bitten off during the attack, which happened on Greenside Place at the roundabout with London Road at around 9.30pm on Sunday 21st December.
Detectives are keen to trace the male pictured within the CCTV footage who was seen to be in the area at the time of the assault.
Anyone who recognises the male in the images is asked to contact police immediately.
Detective Constable Carole Sneddon said: “The victim suffered an extremely painful ear injury which will leave him disfigured for life.
“The male pictured is believed to be of significance to our investigation and anyone who can assist in tracing him is asked to come forward. “
Similarly we would ask this male to get in touch with police themselves and help with our investigation.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity 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.
