Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Waterloo Place which took place yesterday when a male suspect on a pedal cycle approached a 36-year-old man who was driving a taxi.
The suspect presented the taxi driver with a weapon and robbed him of a sum of money. The man was uninjured as a result of the attack.
The suspect is described as a white man around 30-years-old. He has a heavy build and short hair.
He was wearing a light grey hooded top and bottoms and was riding black and white mountain bike.
Officers are now appealing for any information regarding this incident.
Detective Sergeant Robert Richardson said: “This was a frightening experience for the taxi driver, who has thankfully been left uninjured as a result of this attack.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident, or saw someone matching the suspect description, is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through 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.
