Witness appeal following serious assault in Leith

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked around 1am on  Monday morning  in a lane off Wellington Place in Leith.

The victim was approached from behind and struck several times to the head.

The suspect is described as white and in his 30’s. He was wearing a grey hooded top, grey jogging trousers with a navy ‘Adidas’ style stripe down the legs and white trainers.

Detective Sergeant Lynsey Thomson said: “This was an unprovoked attack on an innocent man going about his business and we are keen to trace his attacker.

“Anyone with information that can help us with this inquiry is asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”