Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault inside Madogs bar, George Street, Edinburgh on Sunday 11th December 2016 around 02.50am.
A 36-year-old man was struck on the face with a glass or bottle and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Detectives believe the man pictured within the CCTV footage is of interest to this ongoing investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.
Detective Constable John Dunn said: “The injured man was on a night out when he was involved in an altercation and was struck to the face with a bottle or glass. He has suffered painful and lasting facial injuries as a result of this incident and police have been conducting enquiries including viewing CCTV footage from in and around the George Street area.
“The man in the images is significant to our investigation and anyone who can assist in tracing him is asked to come forward. Similarly, we would ask this individual to get in touch with police himself to help with the investigation”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers in complete anonymity 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.
