At around 11.15 last night there was an altercation between two women and a man and woman on Springwell Place which resulted in serious injury.
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses.
The incident continued onto Dalry Road.
A 33-year-old woman sustained various injuries to her head and body and required hospital treatment. A 22-year-old woman sustained minor head injuries.
The first suspect is described as a white man, 5ft 9inches tall, gaunt appearance, with a slim build. He was wearing a grey cotton hooded tracksuit top and trousers.
The second suspect is a white female, 5ft 9inches tall, in her late 20s, with a slim build. She had dark hair in a bun, a gaunt appearance, and an Edinburgh accent. She was wearing light-coloured skinny jeans and black flat sandals.
DC Joyce Gunderson said: “We’re urging any witnesses who may be able to assist with our enquiries to come forward.
“We’re particularly eager to speak to a taxi driver who took the victims from Dalry Road to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary shortly after the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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