Frederick Street assault: Police release CCTV image

POLICE have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with an enquiry into an assault which took place in Edinburgh on Sunday, 4 June, 2023. The incident took place around 12.20am on Frederick Street.

The man is described as being white, 19-25 years of age, around 5ft 8in in height, with short dark hair shaved at the sides and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing black skinny jeans, a white t-shirt with black writing, and black trainers with white soles.

Police Constable Jordan Cowie of Howdenhall Police Station said: “We are keen to speak to this man who may have information to assist with our enquiries. I would encourage him, or anyone who recognises him, to please contact us.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0360 of Sunday, 4th June, 2023, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

CCTV appeal following Frederick Street assault

Police are continuing to investigate an assault which occurred in Edinburgh City Centre around 1.25 am on Wednesday 2 February 2022.

The incident happened on Frederick Street. A 46-year-old man was assaulted causing serious injuries which required hospital treatment.

Officers have released an image of a man whom they believe can assist them with their enquiries.

He, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to come forward.

He is described as white, of medium build, with short dark hair, and aged in his mid-twenties. He is shown in the image wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt with a logo on the left chest.

Frederick Street, Edinburgh

Detective Constable Melissa Silva, from Edinburgh CID, said: “I am asking that the man pictured makes contact with the police in order that further enquiries can be conducted. I am also asking that if any member of the public recognises the man that they make contact with the police.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident 0161 of 2 February, 2022 or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”