Police in Edinburgh have released an image of a man who may be able to assist officers with their investigation into a serious assault which took place around 3am on Sunday, 19 May 2024 on Princes Street, near to South Charlotte Street. 

As a result of the incident a 38-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. 

The man is described as white, around twenty to thirty-years-old, of slim build, with light hair. He was wearing a navy-blue polo neck, blue jeans, and black trainers with white soles.  

He was carrying a maroon jumper around his shoulders. 

DC Calum Turnbull of Gayfield Square CID, said: “We encourage this man, anyone who may recognise him, or anyone with information about this incident to get in touch.” 

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0665 of 19 May 2024.  

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. 

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.