Man jailed for serious assault in Edinburgh that happened in May 2024

A man has been jailed for a serious assault in the Leith area of Edinburgh.

Damien May, 58, was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

He previously pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, 20 November.

The incident happened around 2pm on Monday, 20th May 2024, outside a premises on North Junction Street. A 56-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.

Detective Constable Calum Turnbull, of Edinburgh CID, said: "This was a serious and violent assault which resulted in significant injuries that will have a long-term and lasting impact on the victim's life.

“Violent behaviour such as this is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We will continue to thoroughly investigate incidents like this and take robust action against those involved."