Edinburgh man 'seriously assaulted' after trying to intervene in argument

An Edinburgh man was hospitalised after an incident in the city centre on Tuesday.

The 47-year-old attempted to intervene in an argument between a man and a woman, according to Police Scotland. He was then rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

The incident took place at the number 30 bus on Princes Street, travelling west between Charlotte Street and Castle Street. Police were called to the scene at around midnight.

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Officers have said a suspect boarded the N11 bus on Lothian Road travelling towards Morningside at around 12.05am.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault in Edinburgh.

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"The incident happened around midnight on Tuesday, 2 July, 2024 at the number 30 bus stop on Princes Street, travelling west between Charlotte Street and Castle Street. A 47-year-old man was seriously assaulted after he tried to intervene in an argument involving a man and woman. He later attended at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

"Around 12.05am, the suspect and woman boarded the N11 Lothian Bus at Lothian Road, travelling towards Morningside."

Detective Constable Ryan Webster said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us.

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“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or been at the bus stop to please get in touch.

"We are also looking to speak to a couple onboard the N11 bus who interacted with the suspect and the woman on the top deck."

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 1035 of July 2. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.