Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which happened around 2.30pm under the Red footbridge near to the Crew Toll roundabout on Ferry Road.
A 54-year-old man was approached by another man who assaulted him following a brief altercation.
The victim suffered facial injuries in the incident and was taken to St Johns Hospital, Livingston.
The suspect is described as white, of medium build and aged around 30 years old.
He was wearing a grey jumper, dark grey trousers, dark coloured walking shoes and a blue jacket tied around his waist.
He had a Husky type dog on a lead and was last seen walking off in the direction of Ferry Road Gardens.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
Detective Constable Douglas Mogg said: “This was a brutal and unprovoked attack on a cyclist who was using a marked cycle path and it has left the victim injured and badly shaken.”
“We are keen to hear from anyone who saw a man meeting this description around this time or who can supply this man’s identity and they are asked to contact Police on the 101 number or contact Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
