Nashir Ahmed, 65, and his friend were set upon by another man on Sunday evening. Following Mr Ahmed's passing on Friday detectives are treating his death as murder.
A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man who was attacked in a 'completely random and unprovoked assault' at an Edinburgh bus stop. Nashir Ahmed, 65, and his friend were approached and set upon by another man at around 8.30pm on Sunday 10 March. Emergency services attended and both victims were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Mr Ahmed died in hospital on Friday and detectives are treating his death as murder.
Detective Chief Inspector George Calder said: 'Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr Ahmed's family and the other victim and specialist officers are supporting them during this extremely difficult time. 'This was a completely random and unprovoked assault on Mr Ahmed and his friend and it is absolutely vital that we trace the individual responsible for this despicable and senseless crime.
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