Police in Edinburgh have released images of two men they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city centre.
The incident happened around 2.20am on Tuesday 15 October 2019 outside a restaurant in St Andrew Square,close to the junction with George Street.
A 23-year-old man was assaulted and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he was treated for a serious facial injury.
One of the men officers wish to speak to is described as white, aged between 18-22, of slim build with short brown hair.
He is seen in the images wearing a black coloured polo shirt with a design on the collar, and is believed to have been wearing knee-length dark coloured shorts and white trainers.
The other man is also described as aged between 18-22, of slim build with short dark hair.
He is seen wearing a black t-shirt with white writing on the chest and is believed to have been wearing black jeans and white trainers
Detective Constable Tom Kerr of Gayfield CID said: "The victim was subjected to an unprovoked attack which left him with a serious facial injury that required surgical treatment in hospital.
"I would urge anyone with information as to the identity of the men pictured to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0260 of 15th October 2019.
Alternatively please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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