Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace as they believe he may be able to assist them with their enquiries into a serious assault in the city centre on New Year’s Day.
The incident took place in South Bridge, near the junction with Niddry Street, at around 5.15am on 1st January 2019.
A 29-year-old man was struck to the face, sustaining a serious injury, and attended hospital as a result.
The man pictured may be able to assist with this investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.
The man is described as mixed-race, with short black hair, aged 18 – 21 years old, around 5ft 7ins tall and of slim build.
He is pictured wearing a black hooded jacket, black trousers, a red-coloured item near his waistband and dark-coloured trousers with a white rim.
Detective Constable Darren McDonald of Edinburgh’s CID said: “The victim sustained a painful injury following an unprovoked attack, and we believe the man pictured have information which could be of assistance to our investigation.
“We’re now appealing for the public’s help as part of our enquiries and would urge anyone who recognises him, or who may have been in the area at this time and has information of any relevance, to come forward.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2148 of 1st January 2019, 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.
