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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh police release CCTV images following serious assault on Royal Mile

Police in Edinburgh have released two CCTV images following a serious assault in the city centre.

Officers believe the two men pictured may hold information which might assist in relation to the incident which occurred around 3am on Friday, April 22, at the taxi rank outside the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile.

The first man is described as being between 30-40 years of age with dark hair, 6ft 2ins to 6ft 4ins in height and of large build. He was wearing a dark-blue jacket, grey shirt, black trousers and black shoes.

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The second man is described as being between 20-30 years of age with dark hair, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins in height with a short beard. He was wearing a white ‘Vans’ t-shirt and blue jeans with black and white trainers.

The second man was pictured wearing a white Vans t-shirt. (Police Scotland)

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe, of Gayfield CID, said: “I would urge the men, or anyone who has any information relating to either of the men depicted in these images to make contact with police.

"Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0291 of 22 April. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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