Appeal for witnesses to street assault

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten up in Haddington.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Nov 2010, 10:16 BST
Updated 4th Nov 2010, 11:15 BST

The incident happened around 3am on Sunday in the Hardgate area.

The 29-year-old victim was walking home when he was set upon by a group of around four men, who punched and kicked him on the head and body.

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He suffered cuts to his face and bruising to his body, and was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

A police spokesman said: "This was a vicious attack and we are appealing for any information that can help us identify those responsible.

"Anyone who witnessed the assault, or who was in the Hardgate area at the time and noticed a group of men there, should contact police.

"Anyone who has any other information that can assist should also get in touch on 0131-311 3131, or 0800 555 111."