Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to a serious assault which took place around 2.50am on Thursday, 20 February 2020, on Hanover Street.
A 37-year-old man was assaulted and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he was treated for a serious facial injury.
The man pictured is described as white, aged 18-25, of slim build with short light brown hair. He is wearing a dark coloured floral patterned short sleeved shirt and dark trousers.
Detective Sergeant Berry of Gayfield CID said: “The attack left the victim with a serious facial injury which required hospital treatment. I would urge anyone with information relating to the man in the CCTV images to contact police as soon as possible.”
Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0279 of 20 February, or if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call the independent 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.
