Police are investigating following a serious assault which took place on the Meadows, close to the junction with Melville Drive at Summerhall.
The incident occurred at around 11.30pm on Thursday 16th May, when a 28-year-old man was struck over the head with a bottle during an altercation between two groups of people.
At the time, an impromptu event was on-going in the area which involved a vehicle playing music and led to a large gathering of people.
The victim was left bleeding from the head as the suspect made off, possibly in the direction of Meadow Place towards the Marchmont area. He was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and released following treatment.
The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build aged in his 20s. He is around 5ft 10ins to 6ft in height with dark hair. He was wearing a white top and dark trousers.
Officers are eager to trace those involved and ask that anyone who was in the area and saw the incident to contact them via 101, quoting incident number 5067 of 16 May. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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