Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in New Market Road on Friday evening.
The incident occurred at a Michael Jackson themed event at The Corn Exchange about 11.30pm on Friday 30th October.
A 29-year-old woman was struck with a glass object causing a significant injury to her face.
Officers are urging anyone with information that can assist them with their inquiries to please get in touch.
They are particularly keen to speak to two women who left the premises immediately after the incident.
The women are described as being white and in their early twenties. One is about 5ft 9in tall and slim-built and the other around 5ft 6in tall and of average build. Both were wearing distinctive clothing – black military style “Michael Jackson ” jackets, black hot pants, white knee length socks, black shoes and hats.
Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson said: “I am keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the assault or who saw these women.
“Similarly, I would also urge both women to come forward and assist with our ongoing inquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously via 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.
