Tributes paid to 'loving father and husband' Nashir Ahmed murdered in Edinburgh bus stop attack

The family of a man who died after a random attack at a bus stop in Edinburgh has been remembered as a “loving husband and father”.

Nashir Ahmed died in hospital five days after he was assaulted at the stop on Ferry Road on Sunday, March 10.

The 65-year-old’s family said they are “devastated” by his death and that he would be “greatly missed” by Edinburgh’s Bangladeshi community.

In a statement shared through Police Scotland, Mr Ahmed’s family said: “Nashir was a loving husband and father. He was a big part of our family and we are devastated at losing him.

“He was heavily involved in Edinburgh’s Bangladeshi community and will be greatly missed. He loved life and cared for all his family and friends. We will always remember his warmth and his kindness.”

Investigations into the unprovoked and random attack are ongoing. A second victim, a 48-year-old man who was also at the bus stop, was discharged after receiving treatment for serious leg and facial injuries.

Both men were standing at the stop on Ferry Road, near to its junction with Great Junction Street and Coburg Street, around 8.30pm when they were approached by another man who then attacked them.

The attacker is described as black, around 30 years of age, with short, dark hair. He was wearing a red tartan scarf and a long, black jacket with a hood.

Detective Chief Inspector George Calder said: “A family has been left feeling bereft as they come to terms with losing someone so integral to their lives. The circumstances are heart breaking, and I can’t possibly imagine the pain they are feeling during these difficult times.

“We continue to follow up several lines of inquiry and I would reiterate my appeal to anyone who has any information about this crime or the person responsible to contact us. Any small piece of information could be crucial in our ongoing investigation, so please do pass it on.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 2805 of March 10. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”