CANONMILLS ASSAULT – POLICE SEEK WITNESSES

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 15/07/2011 - 00:00

Lothian and Borders Police (LBP) are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted.

The incident happened on Sunday 3 July at Canonmills Service Station at around 3.45am. The 26-year old was waiting in a queue when, without provocation, a man walked up and punched him in the face. The victim was taken to hospital and received an operation for a broken jaw.

He only reported the incident on Monday 11 July.

LBP are following a positive line of inquiry but are asking for anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to come forward.

The suspect is described as white with dark hair and wearing a long-sleeved, black T-shirt with a large white logo on the front and maroon-coloured trousers.

Anyone with any information can contact LBP on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.  AJDM