Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in the Trinity area of the city which happened around 6.45pm on Sunday on the cycle path between Wardie Road and South Trinity Road.
A 50-year-old man was cycling in the area near to the Wardie Road Bridge when two men, who were also on bikes.
After a short verbal dispute, the men began punching and kicking the victim, causing him to fall into the burn.
The pair then robbed him of his wallet before making off towards Warriston Road.
Following the attack, the man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to a facial injury.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
The first suspect is described as white, between 20 and 30-year-old, average height with a gaunt appearance. He was wearing a bomber jacket, jeans and trainers.
The second suspect is described as white, between 20 and 25-years-old, 5ft tall and wearing a light-coloured tracksuit and black beanie hat.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “The victim suffered a painful injury to his face and lost his wallet during this assault and we are now conducting local enquiries to identify the men responsible.
“Anyone who was in the area of the cycle path on Sunday evening and remembers seeing anything suspicious, or who recognises the descriptions of the suspects is asked to contact police immediately.
“Similarly, anyone with any other information relevant to this investigation is also asked to get in touch.”
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.
