Woman robbed in The Jewel

Police  are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which took place around 4.45am this morning in The Jewel area of Edinburgh.

A 58-year-old woman was walking along the footpath near to the Asda store when two men approached and assaulted her.

The victim was robbed of personal items before the suspects made off on foot.

Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.

Both suspects are described as being in their late teens or early twenties. One of the men was wearing a dark-coloured, thickly padded jacket and a scarf.

Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson said: “We are appealing to anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in the Jewel area on Wednesday morning to contact us.

“Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured during this incident, but was left very shaken and distressed at the theft of her belongings.

“Anyone with information that can help with our enquiries is asked contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”