Appeal to help find Maciej’s killer

POLICE today released a picture of Polish murder victim Maciej Ciania as his family appealed for help to trace his killer.

The 34-year-old was discovered in his flat in Dickson Street by his flat mate at around 9am on Saturday following a violent attack.

Specially trained officers have been linking in closely with Mr Ciania’s family in Poland and keeping them updated as the case develops.

His sister, Aleksandra, is appealing to anyone who may have information that would help the inquiry to come forward.

She said: “Our whole family is devastated by Maciej’s death, and we cannot imagine our life without him. My parents have lost a much-loved son, and I have lost not only a sibling but a friend.

“Maciej loved living in Edinburgh and was a popular person with many friends. He will be sorely missed.

“I am appealing to anyone who can help the police find his killer to come forward immediately, and allow my family to find some peace in the knowledge that the person who murdered him has been found, so that no other family will suffer like we are.”

More than 40 officers are working on the murder inquiry, and detectives are appealing to the local community to come forward if they recognise a description of a man they are looking to trace.

He is described as being in his 20s, wearing a dark jacket and grey trousers and may have spoken with an Eastern European accent. Police believe he may have taken a taxi on Easter Road, Leith Walk, or any of the surrounding streets.