CCTV images have been released of a man who police want to question about a serious assault outside an Edinburgh nightclub.

A 51-year-old man was headbutted in the attack outside the Jamhouse on Queen Street in the early hours of Sunday, October 11.

Detective constable Carole Sneddon said: “The victim suffered a painful injury which required stitches and is likely to result in a permanent scar.

"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 man to get in touch with police themselves and help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Gayfield CID on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555111.