Police are investigating following an assault and robbery at a newsagent’s in South Trinity Road which occurred this morning at around 6.30am. Two men entered the property when the male shopkeeper was alone in the premises.
The first suspect approached the shopkeeper and assaulted him.
At the same time the second suspect moved towards the till whereby he opened the till and removed cash. The two men then left the shop and turned left before being lost to sight.
Police are now appealing for information regarding this incident.
The first suspect is described as a man, approx 5’7″, in his early twenties with a local accent. The second suspect, is a male approx 5’10” in his early twenties. He also speaks with a local accent, but had a high-pitched voice. Both were dressed in black and were wearing gloves. They also had their faces covered.
Detective Sergeant Lynsey Thomson said: “This was a frightening and upsetting attack on a shopkeeper, who has been left shaken as a result of this incident.
“We are eager to trace the two men responsible as quickly as possible. Anyone who saw this incident, or saw anything suspicious in the general area when it occurred, is asked to contact us 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.
