Police have released CCTV images of three males that they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault which took place in Niddry Street around 2 am on Friday 12th August 2016.
A 19-year-old man was struck to the face and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Officers believe the males pictured may be able to assist them with the ongoing investigation.
Detective Sergeant Adam Brown of Gayfield CID said: “We are eager to trace the males pictured in the CCTV image and I would ask anyone who recognises them, or who may have witnessed the assault, to get in touch as soon as possible.
“This was a nasty, unprovoked and sustained assault at a time when the street was very busy with passing pedestrians so there will be many people who have seen this attack.
“It is believed that the males had accents local to the Edinburgh area. Anyone who recognises any of the males or who witnessed the assault is urged to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information can contact the police directly by dialling 101 or can pass information anonymously to 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.
