Police have shared CCTV images of a man they are hunting following a brutal street attack and robbery in Edinburgh.
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, a 46-year-old man was subjected to the violent assault on Ferry Road, one of the busiest roads in thenorth of the capital. The 10.15pm attack left the victim with serious injuries and he was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated.
Police have now released images of a man they want to speak to as part of their probe into the late-night assault.
The man shown in the images is described as being white, in his late teens to early 20s, around 5ft8in to 5ft10in tall, with a slim build and shaved dark hair. He was pictured wearing a black T-shirt, light grey jogging bottoms and light coloured trainers.
Detective Constable Chris Docherty, from Edinburgh CID, said: “This incident was highly distressing for the victim and we're eager to trace the man pictured. The male victim in this incident sustained a serious injury and was treated at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
“I am asking that the male pictured in the images to make contact with police in order that further enquiries can be conducted. I am also asking members of the public that if they recognise this individual to contact police.”
“Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 3719 of November 10, 2022. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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