Police Scotland issued a press release yesterday which we produce below unedited and in full.
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Police Scotland has released images of six males officers believe can assist with ongoing enquiries into a serious assault in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 10.55pm on Saturday, 29 August, 2026, on Rodney Street at the junction with Broughton Road.
A 34-year-old man was injured and required hospital treatment.
The males are all described as aged 16 to 18. The first one has brown hair and was wearing a black hoodie with a white motif on the arm and chest, black trousers and black and white trainers.
The second is described as having black hair and wearing a black hooded top and black trousers.
The third has brown hair and was wearing a grey t-shirt, black trousers and black trainers with a white line.
The fourth has blonde hair and was wearing black-rimmed glasses, a long sleeve grey top, grey shorts and white trainers with a black sole.
The fifth was wearing a black puffer-style jacket and black trousers.
The sixth was wearing a black jacket and black trousers.
Detective Constable Rebecca Curtis said: ‘We believe the males pictured can assist with our investigation and we are keen to speak to them.
‘I would urge the males, or anyone who knows them, to get in touch with us.’
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3971 of Saturday, 29 August, 2026, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
