Detectives were called to Hamilton & Inches in George Street around 11.30am this morning after a gang of men armed with samurai swords threatened staff before escaping in a white BMW with a “quantity” of jewellery.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said “Police responded to reports of a robbery at Hamilton and Inches on George Street where a number of men entered the premises armed with bladed weapons at around 11.30am today, before making off in a white BMW with a quantity of jewellery.
“Inquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed this is urged to contact police on 101.”
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.
