Edinburgh police launch CCTV appeal after man, 37, left with serious facial injury in Hanover Street attack

A 37-year-old man was left with a serious facial injury and needed hospital treatment following the attack in Hanover Street at about 2:50am on Thursday, February 20.

The man pictured is described as white, aged 18 to 25, of slim build with short light brown hair. He is wearing a dark coloured floral patterned short sleeved shirt and dark trousers.

Detective Sergeant Berry of Gayfield CID said: "The attack left the victim with a serious facial injury which required hospital treatment. I would urge anyone with information relating to the man in the CCTV images to contact police as soon as possible."

Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0279 of 20 February, or if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.