A police investigation is underway after a man was left in a serious condition following an “altercation” in West Richmond Street which took place around 2am on Sunday morning.
The injured man is currently being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary whilst detectives appeal for witnesses.
Police Scotland Detective Inspector Bob Campbell said: “As part of the ongoing enquiry we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around this time and may have witnessed the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Alternatively, charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously 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.
