Two women are wanted in connection with a serious assault that took place in Edinburgh following a Scotland vs England rugby match.

Police have released images of the two people they are looking to speak to in connection with the assault that left another woman seriously injured.

The 32-year-old victim was taken to hospital after the attack that took place at The Three Sisters pub in the Cowgate area on Saturday, March 16.

The incident took place between 9.30pm and 10.30pm just hours after Scotland and England played out a dramatic draw at Twickenham stadium.

The Scots had come from 31-0 down to then throw away an unlikely win against the hosts.

The first woman police are looking to trace is described as white, around 30-years-old with a slim build and long dark hair.

At the time of the assault she was wearing black clothing and hoop earrings.

The second woman is described as being around 30-years-old with a medium build and medium-length blonde hair.

She was wearing a beige jacket and had the Scotland flag painted on her cheek.

Detective Constable Kelly McGarvey, from Gayfield CID, said: "This was a serious incident which resulted in the victim sustaining a painful injury to her hand.

"In addition to urging anyone who was in the premises to contact us if they witnessed this incident, we are also keen to hear from anyone who can help identify the two women in these photos.

"Similarly, if you have any other information relevant to this investigation then please get in touch."