Police in Edinburgh are hoping to trace an individual they wish to speak to as they believe he may have information that can assist with an investigation into a hammer attack.
A 31-year-old man was struck to the back of the head with a hammer resulting in him having to attend hospital. The incident took place around 11.35pm on Wednesday, 1 February, 2023, on Albert Street, Edinburgh.
CCTV footage of a man, who is described as white, 20-30 years old, 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in tall, has been released in hope of finding out more information about the unprovoked attack. He was of medium build, wearing a dark woolly hat, dark jacket with small light logo on left breast and rear right shoulder, black trousers with white vertical stripe on each leg, and black trainers.
Detective Constable Euan Chancellor of the Violence Reduction Unit, Gayfield CID said: "This was an unprovoked attack which was highly distressing for the victim who suffered a serious injury.
“Violent crime such as this is of the utmost concern to police in Edinburgh so I would urge anyone who recognises the male in the images to contact us as soon as possible.
“Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0044 of 2 February, 2023 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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