Woman attacked trying to stop argument Published duration 1 July 2013

image caption The incident happened on Broughton Road

A man who broke a woman's jaw and knocked out several of her teeth is being sought by police.

The incident happened at about 01:30 on Sunday on Broughton Road in Edinburgh.

The 31-year-old woman left the Taxi Club on Beaverhall Road and walked towards Broughton Road, where she saw a couple arguing and intervened.

The man involved in the argument then hit her twice in the face before making off towards MacDonald Road.

The victim contacted police before going to hospital.

Her attacker was white, 20 to 40 years old, 5ft 8in tall, with a stocky build and short brown hair.

He was wearing a grey long-sleeved zip-up top, blue jeans and spoke with a local accent.

PC Elliot Pirie said: "The victim tried to calm down an argument between a male and female and was badly assaulted as a result.

"We are conducting local enquiries in the area to identify the suspect and anyone who recognises his description is asked to contact police immediately.