A person was significantly injured in Edinburgh metropolis centre after being attacked by three balaclava-clad males.

The 20-year-old was attacked with a weapon by the three males after leaving a pub at round 12.05am on Friday 21 April.

The incident occurred on Main Street within the Davidson Mains space of the town.

The sufferer was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Enquiries have established {that a} dark-coloured 4x4, presumably a Range Rover, a smaller light-coloured automobile, and one other light-coloured automobile have been noticed driving from close by Quality Street onto Main Street at round 12.01am.

A bicycle owner was additionally seen travelling from Cramond Road to Quality Street and again once more at across the similar time.

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Detective Inspector Kevin Tait stated: "None of these vehicles were involved in the attack but they passed the area shortly before or while the incident was ongoing.

"The occupants could have info which might assist our investigation so if this was you please get in contact and converse to our officers."