Police investigating Edinburgh attack release CCTV pictures
It happened in the Southside area of Edinburgh
Last updated 21st Aug 2019
Police investigating an assault in Edinburgh earlier this year have released CCTV pictures of a man they would like to trace.
It happened in West Richmond Street in the Southside area at around 8.10pm on Thursday June 20.
A 47-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck on the head.
Detectives are keen to speak to a man described as white, in his thirties, of medium build, with short dark hair and dark stubble.
He is pictured wearing a blue t-shirt with white detail, navy workman trousers, with white fluorescent bands at the bottom of each leg and black work boots.
Detective Constable Peter Gilzean of Gayfield CID said: “The victim attended hospital, where he was found to have sustained a serious injury, and an investigation has been ongoing since this time.
"We’re keen to trace the man in the images as part of our enquiries and would urge anyone who may recognise him, or the man himself if he sees this appeal, to contact us.”
Those with information can call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3864 of 20th June 2019, or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.
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