Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which happened around 7:30pm yesterday at Longstone Cottages.
A 56-year-old male was about to enter his home when two men approached and assaulted him.
The victim was robbed of some personal items and verbally threatened before the suspects made off, but did not require medical attention.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Robbie Wallace said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously in the area on Wednesday evening to contact us.
“Both suspects are reported to have looked around 19-20 years of age with one wearing a green cotton hoodie, and the other wearing a blue waterproof jacket with the hood up.
“Anyone with further information is asked contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
