Police issue appeal for information following serious assault in Gorgie

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault in Edinburgh.

Around 1.30pm on Wednesday, 8 June, 2022, a 39-year-old man was on the footpath between Aldi on Gorgie Road and Slateford Green, Edinburgh when he was assaulted by a man with a weapon.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and later released.

Detective Constable William Doughty, from Corstorphine CID, said: “This incident happened during the day and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened or who may be able to provide any information to contact us.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101, quoting number 1658 of Wednesday, 8 June, 2022. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”

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