Edinburgh crime: CCTV appeal launched to trace woman after serious assault in Leith Walk's Spey Lounge

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CCTV released after serious assault in Leith Walk pub

CCTV images have been released of a woman police wish to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh. The incident took place within the Spey Lounge in Leith Walk at around 1.25 am on Monday, December 5 2022, police said. The woman is described by police as white, 40-50 years-old, around 5 ft 6ins tall, and of slim build with long, dark-coloured hair that was tied in a ponytail. She was wearing a black padded coat and white trousers, police said.

Detective Constable Lyndsey Singer of Gayfield Police Station said: “We are keen to talk to the woman in these images in connection with this incident and would urge anyone who may recognise her to get in touch as soon as possible.” Any witnesses to the incident can contact officers via 101. Please quote incident number 0143 of 5 December 2022. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.