Pennywell Gardens serious assault: Police issue witness appeal

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious assault in North Edinburgh. The incident happened around 9.15pm yesterday (Monday, 20 May, 2024) on Pennywell Gardens.

A 62-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The first suspect was wearing a blue hooded jacket, black trousers and black trainers, with a blue backpack. The second suspect was wearing a black cap, a black long sleeved top, black shorts and black trainers with a white sole.

Detective Sergeant Alan Sharp said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything to contact officers.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage of the area at the time to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3965 of 20 May, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.