Police keen to trace man in connection with Duddingston assault

Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault.
Do you know this man? Police are keen to trace this man as part of an investigation. Picture; contributedDo you know this man? Police are keen to trace this man as part of an investigation. Picture; contributed
Do you know this man? Police are keen to trace this man as part of an investigation. Picture; contributed

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The incident took place around 7.30pm on Tuesday February 28 in Duddingston Park South, outside Scotmid and Duddingston Fry.

Police are appealing for information.Police are appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information.

A 32-year-old man was subject to abuse before being struck to the face with a weapon.

The victim sustained a broken jaw and lost several teeth as a result of the attack and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The man pictured is described as white, early to mid-twenties, 5ft 8ins tall with short black hair and wearing a white shirt, black trousers and braces.

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Detective Constable Iain Wallace from the Violence Reduction Unit said:

Police are appealing for information.Police are appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information.

“This attack has seen the victim sustain serious facial injuries and we’re currently pursuing various lines of inquiry as part of our investigation.

“Anyone who may recognise this man, or who witnessed the incident itself, is urged to get in touch with officers as soon as possible.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.