Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted around 10.40pm on Saturday in Rutland Street.
An 18-year-old male was waiting at the taxi rank outside the Caledonian Hotel with some friends when his group became involved in a dispute with another group of males.
At this time, the victim was punched to the face and sustained an injury to his mouth before the suspect and the rest of his group left the area.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, late thirties, around 5ft 8ins tall with a skinny build and brown hair. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a red logo on the front and also had a distinctive ring on his left hand.
Detective Constable Carole Sneddon said: “The victim sustained a facial injury and we are now conducting various lines of inquiry to trace the male responsible.
“Anyone who witnessed the assault or who has information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity 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.
