Man and woman sought in connection with Hogmanay assaults

POLICE Scotland has released CCTV stills of a male and female they'd like to speak to in connection with two assaults in Edinburgh.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Apr 2016, 12:52 BST
Updated 5th May 2016, 14:32 BST

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Man wanted in connection with Hogmanay assault. Picture: suppliedMan wanted in connection with Hogmanay assault. Picture: supplied
Man wanted in connection with Hogmanay assault. Picture: supplied

The incident happened around 1:40am on Friday 1st January 2016 outside The Cav Nightclub, West Tollcross, Edinburgh.

A male and female had been attending the Hogmanay Celebrations within The Cav Nightclub. It is believed the female witnessed the assaults police are investigating.

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Woman thought to have witnessed Hogmanay assaults. Picture: suppliedWoman thought to have witnessed Hogmanay assaults. Picture: supplied
Woman thought to have witnessed Hogmanay assaults. Picture: supplied

The male is described as white, 30s, athletic build, 6ft tall, fair short hair wearing blue jeans, dress style jacket and scarf.

The female is described as white, 5ft10, slim, long brown straight hair, wearing a tanned/beige knee length coat and black high heel shoes.

Detective Sergeant Todd Rutherford states: “If you are the male or female or if anyone who has knowledge of either male or female, please get in touch.”

Those with any information can contact on Corstorphine CID on 0131 316 2818 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.