Attempted Robbery, Leith Walk, 4 March 2015

Attempted Robbery2, Leith Walk, 4 March 2015

Police  have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with an attempted robbery and assault which  happened around 9.40pm on 4 March 2015 in the Subway premises at 4 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Police are keen to speak with the man who is described as white, aged 30-35, of medium build and around 5ft8 to 5ft9 in height. He was wearing a black and brown patterned hat with earflaps and a black jacket.

Detective Constable Christopher Harding said: “The person in the images is of interest to our investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity 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.