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Claire Galloway

Appeal following Edinburgh attack in The Meadows that saw man hit over the head with a bottle

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a serious assault on The Meadows.

The attack took place last week on Thursday 16 May at around 11:30pm on The Meadows.

A 28-year-old man was hit over the head with a bottle after a fight broke out between two groups of people.

The victim was left bleeding from the head and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary were he was treated for his injuries .

The suspect is thought to have made off in the direction of Meadow Place towards the Marchmont area.

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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