Edinburgh police make fresh appeal to find men after 'unprovoked' city centre assault

Police have released images for a second time of two men they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre.

A 23-year-old man was assaulted outside a restaurant in St Andrew Square, close to the junction with George Street, on Tuesday, October 15th at about 2:20am.

Police said the man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he was treated for a serious facial injury.

Officers believe the men pictured may have information to assist their investigation and anyone who recognises them is urged to come forward.

The man in two of the images is described as white, aged between 18 and 22, of slim build with short brown hair. He is seen in the images wearing a black coloured polo shirt with a design on the collar, and is believed to have been wearing knee-length dark coloured shorts and white trainers.

The man in the third image is also described as aged between 18 to 22, of slim build with short dark hair. He is seen wearing a black t-shirt with white writing to the chest and is believed to have been wearing black jeans and white trainers.

Detective Constable Tom Kerr of Gayfield CID said: "The victim was subjected to an unprovoked attack which left him with a serious facial injury that required surgical treatment in hospital.

"I would urge anyone with information as to the identity of the men pictured to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0260 of 15th October 2019. Alternatively please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."