Attempted armed robbery at Broomhouse Mini Market

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery in Edinburgh.

Officers were called to Broomhouse Mini Market in the west of the capital at around 7am today (Friday) after two men, wearing masks and armed with a bladed object, entered the shop and ordered a member of staff to open a safe.

The member of staff sustained a serious wrist injury during the incident and has been transferred by ambulance to St John’s Hospital in Livingston.

Detective Sergeant Graham Grant said: “The thieves left empty-handed from Broomhouse Mini Market but this was a very serious incident and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full extent of what happened.

“We believe that the men left through the rear door of the shop into Broomhouse Place North and urge anyone who knows something that might assist with our investigation to get in touch straight away.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or, alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.