Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to question after a woman was assaulted and robbed in Edinburgh's city centre.

The 32-year-old woman suffered injuries to her face in the attack on the footpath between Rutland Square and Festival Square at around 8.20pm on Tuesday, July 12.

Anyone who recognises the man in the picture is asked to contact police.

Detective constable Alison Wyllie said: "This was a violent attack that left the victim shaken and we're conducting inquiries in order to trace the person responsible."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.