‘Positive line of enquiry’ in hunt for Hive nightclub attacker in Edinburgh

Police in Edinburgh who released images of a woman they wanted to trace in connection with a city centre nightclub assault are now following a ‘positive line of enquiry’.

The initial appeal asked the public for information regarding a woman described as white, in her early twenties, 5ft 4ins tall, with long blonde hair.

The Hive nightclub on Niddry Street. Picture: TSPLplaceholder image
The Hive nightclub on Niddry Street. Picture: TSPL

The incident happened around 2.15am on Sunday 3rd March at The Hive Nightclub on Niddry Street and resulted in a man sustaining facial injuries which required hospital treatment.

Enquiries remain ongoing and Police are thanking those who have come forward with information.

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