A man suffered a serious head injury in an attack outside a hotel.

Police were called to the High Street in Edinburgh at around 5.55pm on Wednesday following the incident near the Radisson Blu.

The injured 36-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

A man and a woman have been detained in connection with the incident.

Police said that inquiries are ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact them.