Edinburgh victim rushed to hospital after street attack as police release CCTV

Police have released images of two men who 'may be able to assist'
-Credit: (Image: Police Scotland)


An Edinburgh man was rushed to hospital after an assault in the city, as police release images of to men who "may be able to assist".

The incident happened at around 10pm on Tuesday, August 27, on Gracemount Drive. The condition of the individual, 53, is unknown.

Police have urged the men pictured, or anyone who may have information, to get in touch "as soon as possible".

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police have released images of two men who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault in Edinburgh that occurred on Gracemount Drive around 10pm on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024.

"A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. The first man is described as white, around 30-years-old, tall and of slim build.

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"He was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, black zip up hoodie and black Adidas trainers with white sole and stripes. He spoke with a local Scottish accent and has potential links to Bonnyrigg.

"The second man is described as white, aged between 30 and 45-years-old, of heavy build and short brown hair. He was wearing a red/orange hooded top with white draw strings, blue jeans and white trainers."

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Detective Constable Richmond of Edinburgh CID said: "I would urge the men pictured, or anyone who has information relating to him, to contact police as soon as possible.

"You can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference number 4231 of 27 August, 2024 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”