Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault outside a public house.
A 32-year-old man was assaulted outside the Central Bar on Leith Walk at around 10.30pm on Friday, September 25. He sustained an injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Detectives are keen to trace the man pictured within the CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, of medium build, 25-35 years old, with short dark hair and stubble. At the time of the incident he was wearing a beige hooded top and dark joggers.
Detective Constable Stevie Herd said: “The victim was on a night out at the Central Bar with friends when he was attacked. He suffered a painful facial injury as a result of this incident and police have been conducting enquiries including viewing CCTV footage from in and around the Leith Walk area.
“The man pictured is believed to be of significance to our investigation and anyone who can assist in tracing him is asked to come forward. Similarly, we would ask this person to get in touch with police themselves to help with the investigation.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
