Five wanted in connection with Tranent assault

The attack took place on Bridge Street in Tranent at around 11.20pm on Saturday.

 

 

The 52-year-old victim was taken to St John's Hospital with serious facial injuries.

 

Police Scotland have now identified a further two people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, bringing the total 

number to five.

 

The first is described as a female aged 15 to 17 years old, about 5ft 5in, of slim build, with long blond hair tied up in a ponytail, wearing a 

pink top, black jacket and black jeggings with rips in the front of the legs and white Nike trainers with a black tick.

 

The second is a male aged 15 to 17 years old, of slim build, about 5ft 8in, fair haired, wearing a black North Face hooded jacket, black 

jogging bottoms and black and white trainers.

 

The third is a male aged 15 to 17 years old, of slim build, about 5ft 9in, with brown hair, wearing a North Face jacket with black sleeves and 

hood, blue shorts, a black bag with a white strap, white socks and black trainers.

 

The fourth is a female aged 15 to 17 years old, of slim build, 5ft 4in, dyed dark hair with lighter roots, wearing a black leather jacket, white 

top, black leggings and black heeled ankle boots.

 

The final person is a female aged 15 to 17 years old, of slim build, 5ft 3in, with dark hair in French or Dutch braids, wearing a white jacket, black hoodie, grey scarf, black leggings, black and white Converse trainers, hooped earrings and a black shoulder bag.