Investigation launched after man 41 taken to hospital following attack

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault of a man in Edinburgh. 

The incident took place in the Groathill Road North area around 2.30pm on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024. 

A 41-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries. 

Detective Constable Peter Lyons said: “Extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances of this incident. 

“We are appealing to anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with any information to get in touch. 

“I would also urge anyone with dashcam footage or private CCTV that could assist our investigation to contact officers.” 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident 2702 of 29 May. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.