Police believe three separate assaults in Edinburgh on Sunday are linked with two of them taking place on the Union Canal tow path.
The two incidents on the tow path took place on Sunday, October 13 with a 31-year-old cyclist assaulted around 7pm, before a 50-year-old man was then attacked near Watson’s Rowing Club but didn’t require hospital treatment.
A third incident took place around 5.40pm on the path near to Meggetland Bridge where a man acted in a threatening manner towards a woman walking in the area but they are all being linked.
Officers are looking to identify a man described as being between 20 and 30-years-old, around 6ft tall, lean build, pale complexion, gaunt face, clean shaven, short dark hair with dark eyebrows. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie and white trainers.
Detective Inspector Gordon Couper said: "We believe all three of these incidents are linked and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.
“We believe there were other people using the path around the time of these incidents and would urge anyone who witnessed anything to let us know. We’d also be keen to speak to anyone who have photographs or video footage from the area around these times.
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“We would urge people to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to us. We have dedicated officers patrolling both the general area and the tow path specifically who you can speak to.
"Information can also be passed by calling 101, quoting incident number 2814 of Sunday, 13 October, 2024.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.”
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