Police have released CCTV images of a male they wish to trace as part of their inquiry into a serious assault that occurred around 0010 hours on Sunday, August 13th, in the Opal Lounge, George Street.

A young man was attacked during a night out and officers believe the male shown in the images may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

The male is described as white, late twenties to early thirties, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall, short dark hair, wearing a two tone t-shirt and dark trousers.

Detective Constable Amy Patterson from Gayfield CID said: “This assault has resulted in extensive and painful injuries for the victim.

“The man pictured in the CCTV footage is of interest to our ongoing investigation and I ask anyone who recognises him to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gayfield CID via 101, quoting incident number 0135 of 13th August 2017 or, alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where all information can be provided anonymously.

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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.