Police attempt to trace man in relation to serious assault

Police are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted on Edinburgh's George Street on November 18.

Police attempt to trace man in relation to serious assault in Edinburgh Police Scotland

A CCTV image of a man has been released as police attempt to trace him in relation to a serious assault investigation in Edinburgh.

At around 10.30pm on Saturday, November 18, a serious assault took place on George Street near to North Castle Street.

The attack is described as “unprovoked”.

The man is described as white and in his 30s with dark-coloured hair.

At the time he was wearing a blue and white tie dye t-shirt, with jeans, and black and white trainers.

Detective constable Christina Yeoman of Gayfield CID said: “This was an unprovoked attack at a busy time of night in the city centre.

“Violent crime such as this is of the utmost concern to police in Edinburgh so I would urge the male or anyone who recognises him to contact us as soon as possible through 101 quoting incident number 743 of November 20.

“Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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