Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery within the Capital.
Around 4pm on Friday 17 May 2013 in the Newhaven Road area, a 58-year-old woman was walking west along the Water of Leith walkway when a male attempted to steal her handbag, before running off empty-handed along the walkway towards Coburg Street.
The male is described as white, around 20 years old, average height and wearing a royal blue coloured zip up top.
Detective Constable Rachel Robertson said: “This incident occurred when the footpath had been busy with cyclists and walkers.
“Anyone who was in the area and remembers seeing anything suspicious is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
