Man taken to hospital after serious assault at Edinburgh bus stop

A man has been taken to hospital after he was attacked at a bus stop in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Nicolson Street after they received reports of a 20-year-old man being seriously assaulted at around 4.35pm on Friday afternoon.

The suspect approached the victim and attacked him before fleeing the scene towards Nicolson Square.

The assailant is described as white, of stocky build, around 6ft 2ins and aged between 25 and 32. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a long black Nike coat, a black hoodie with his hood up, black trousers, and dark-coloured shoes.

The 20-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe said: “This incident left a man with serious injuries, and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible.

“We know that the area was very busy at the time and would encourage anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to speak to officers to come forward.

“Anyone with information, or concerns, is asked to contact officers locally or call 101, quoting incident number 2461 of January 16, 2026.

“Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”