Police have released images of man they want to trace after a brutal 2am assault on a busy Edinburgh street. Do you recognise him?
17:35, 10 Jun 2025Updated 17:36, 10 Jun 2025
The man in question.(Image: Police Scotland)
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace after a serious assault on a busy Edinburgh street.
The incident happened around 2.05am on Saturday, April 26, on Lothian Road in the capital.
Officers believe the man in the images could help with their investigation into the violent attack.
He is described as being of South Asian appearance, slim build, 5ft 6in to 5ft 9in tall, and in his late teens to early twenties, with short dark hair.
At the time of the assault, he was wearing a dark hooded jacket, dark trousers, and dark trainers.
CCTV footage has been released on a bus(Image: Police Scotland)
Detective Constable Christopher Stewart said: “I would urge this man, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward and contact us as soon as possible.
“We’re also appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information that could help our investigation, to get in touch.”
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Anyone with details is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident reference 1272 of 27 April 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.