Two men are being sought by police after an assault outside an Edinburgh club.

A 33-year-old man sustained a serious facial injury in the attack, which took place outside the Liquid Rooms in Victoria Street around 11.25pm on Friday, August 25.

The victim, an employee of the club, was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Officers have now released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to regarding the incident.

The first is a white man, believed to be of Polish nationality. He is around 30-35 years old, with a medium build and short brown hair.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a khaki green hooded jacket, glasses, dark jeans and tan boots. He was also wearing glasses.

The second man is also white and believed to be Polish. Police described him as around 30-35 years old, balding and with a slim build. He was wearing a grey hooded top and jeans.

Detective constable Stephen Herd said: "The victim was conducting his work when he was attacked in a vicious manner which resulted in a painful and serious facial injury. We have been conducting enquiries including viewing CCTV from the Liquid Rooms.

"The men shown in the images are believed to be significant to our investigation and anyone who can identify them is asked to come forward.

"Similarly, we would ask that these men get in touch with police in order to assist with the investigation."