Police in Edinburgh have released key CCTV images after a man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an assault.
Officers have issued pictures of a man they now believe could assist with their enquiries after the incident took place in the Cowgate earlier this year.
Following a verbal altercation in the early hours of Friday, October 2022, the man was pushed to the ground following a verbal altercation between the Cowgate and Candlemaker Row.
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Taken to hospital with serious injuries, the man was then treated at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The man who may have information is described as aged between 18 and 25-years-old, thin build, short hair, carrying a skateboard and wearing a grey and black hooded top, dark trousers and grey trainers.
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Detective Constable Kieran Keddie, of Edinburgh CID, said: The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and our enquiries are ongoing.
It is believed the male pictured will be able to assist the investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information which could assist the investigation should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0350 of 14 October, 2022. Alternatively, a call can be made anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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