CCTV footage released following serious assault in Edinburgh's Grassmarket

A 24-year-old suffered serious injuries to his face in the attack.
By Katharine Hay
Published 27th Jul 2020, 12:28 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 12:30 BST
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CCTV images of a man officers wish to speak to have been released following a brutal attack in Edinburgh city centre.

The incident happened in West Port at about midnight on Friday, October 4 last year, when a 24-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his face.

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The man in the image may be able to assist officers and anyone who recognises him is asked to contact police.

CTTV footage released of man officers want to speak to in relation to a serious assault in GrassmarketCTTV footage released of man officers want to speak to in relation to a serious assault in Grassmarket
CTTV footage released of man officers want to speak to in relation to a serious assault in Grassmarket
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He has been described as white, aged between 25 to 35-years-old, with brown hair. He was wearing a light brown jacket, dark jumper, dark jeans and dark shoes.

Detective Constable Thomas Archer, of Gayfield CID said: "The victim was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary having sustained serious injuries to his face.

"As part of our ongoing enquiries, we're urging anyone who may recognise this man, or who has any information about this incident, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

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"Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4699 of 4 October, 2019, or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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