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Police have released images of a man officers wish to trace in connection with a serious assault which took place at the top of Waverley Steps, Princes Street at around 10pm on Thursday 10th December 2015.

A 27 year old man sustained a serious head injury during the attack and detectives are keen to trace the man pictured who may be able to assist with enquiries.

Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact police immediately on 101, or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Detective Constable Andy Cory from Gayfield CID said: “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 the man to come forward himself and help with our investigation.”

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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.