The devastated family of a man who died after being attacked at a Scots bus stop have paid tribute to their “loving husband and father”.
Nashir Ahmed was with another man when they were set upon at the stop on Ferry Road in Edinburgh at 8.30pm on Sunday, March 10. Both men were rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.
Mr Ahmed, however, sadly died in hospital five days later. The other victim, 48, was treated for serious injuries to his face and leg and was later discharged.
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Police have launched a murder probe and have issued a description of a suspect they are hunting.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Ahmed’s family said of him: “Nashir was a loving husband and father. He was a big part of our family and we are devastated at losing him.
“He was heavily involved in Edinburgh’s Bangladeshi community and will be greatly missed. He loved life and cared for all his family and friends. We will always remember his warmth and his kindness.”
Meanwhile, officers are currently treating the 65-year-old’s death as murder. The hunt for his attacker remains ongoing.
Mr Ahmed’s attacker is described as black, around 30 years of age and with short, dark hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red tartan scarf and a long, black jacket with a hood.
Detective Chief Inspector George Calder said: “A family has been left feeling bereft as they come to terms with losing someone so integral to their lives. The circumstances are heartbreaking, and I can’t possibly imagine the pain they are feeling during these difficult times.
“We continue to follow up several lines of inquiry and I would reiterate my appeal to anyone who has any information about this crime or the person responsible to contact us. Any small piece of information could be crucial in our ongoing investigation, so please do pass it on.
“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 2805 of 10 March. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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