A CCTV appeal has been launched after a man suffered serious facial injuries in an assault outside an Edinburgh bar.

The 51-year-old was attacked near to Pheonix Bar on Broughton Street in the city centre at around 7.50pm on Friday, February 3.

Police investigating the incident are looking to trace the man pictured and have asked anyone who recognises him to contact them immediately.

The man who spoke with an Irish accent is described as white, in his 50s and around 5ft 8 with a slim build.

At the time of the assault he was wearing glasses, a dark jacket and a scarf.

Detective constable Andy Cory said: "This attack left the victim with serious injuries and officers have conducted a number of enquiries since the incident.

"I would ask anyone who recognises the man pictured, or has information that can help us trace him, to contact us immediately.

"Equally if the man pictured sees this appeal we would urge him to contact officers as soon as possible."

Anyone with any information can contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.