A man is recovering from serious head injuries after being attacked by a gang in Edinburgh.
Witnesses are being sought after the 30-year-old man was "seriously assaulted" outside the Volunteer Arms on Leith Walk on Sunday at 0015 BST.
The 30-year-old was attacked by a group of men and women following a dispute.
He was then assaulted again further down the road near Kwik Fit. Up to a dozen people were involved; there is no description of individual attackers.
The victim suffered serious head injuries, and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. He has since been released.
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said the man has been left with a huge cut to the back of his head.
He said: "This man will suffer permanent scarring as a result of this attack.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time, and who saw what happened, to get in touch with police."
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