Man attacked near retail park as police launch investigation

Police Scotland has launched an investigation after a man was attacked near a retail park on Friday.

Officers were made aware of an assault on South Groathill Avenue near Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh at around 12.54pm on November 8.

The incident was reported by a third party and investigators are trying to trace the man involved.

Enquiries into the assault are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of the assault of a man on South Groathill Avenue, Edinburgh, around 12.54pm on Friday, November 8, 2024.

“Enquiries are at an early stage.”

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