Police have released images of a woman they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the city centre which took place around 10.55pm on Saturday 29th July 2017 in the Grassmarket, when a 39-year-old woman was pulled to the ground and sustained a serious head injury.
Officers are eager to trace a woman who they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.
She is described as white, in her mid-twenties, 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with waist-length silver/blonde hair, a local accent and wearing a long peach-coloured top, denim shorts and platform shoes.
Detective Constable Caroline Niblock of Gayfield CID said: “The victim sustained a painful injury which required stitches and has left a permanent scar. We’re eager to trace the woman pictured in connection with this incident and would urge anyone who may recognise her to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4460 of 29th July, or report this anonymously to 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.
