A man was rushed to hospital in Edinburgh this week after suffering "serious" injuries from an assault in the city centre.
Police in the capital have issued an urgent appeal for information following the incident, which took place in the Cowgate area of the city.
According to officers, the 43-year-old man was assaulted in the early hours of Friday, October 14, before being rushed to hospital for his injuries.
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A verbal altercation is thought to have taken place between the Cowgate and Candlemaker Row, before the man was pushed over.
Detective Inspector Kevin Tait, of Edinburgh CID, said: “The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and our enquiries are ongoing.
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“We believe that members of the public assisted the man following the incident and we would urge those who assisted to contact officers as soon as possible.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information that can assist with our investigation should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0350 of Friday, 14 October, 2022. Alternatively, a call can be made anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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