Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the Meadows which took place around 4pm on Monday in north Meadow Walk, at its junction with Meadow Lane.
While walking along, the 20-year-old female victim noticed three males on the path, close to a path that leads to Buccleuch Place.
As she approached North Meadow Walk’s junction with Meadow Lane, one of the men repeatedly asked her for money and threatened he had a knife.
The three suspects then made off towards Hope Park Crescent.
The first male is described as around 15 or 16-years-old, 5ft 1in, wearing a grey zipper and dark trousers, and had his top pulled up over his face.
The second male is described as around 15 or 16-years-old, 5ft 2in, wearing dark clothing with his hair and face covered.
The third male is also described as around 15 or 16-years-old, 5ft 7in, and also wearing dark clothing with his hair and face covered.
Detective Constable Kevin Walls, of Craigmiller Police Station, said: “This incident happened in daylight, so it’s possible that someone would’ve noticed the group of males standing together.
“At the time of the incident, a jogger ran nearby which caused the suspects to back off slightly, so we’re also appealing to that person who might have some information.
“The woman refused to give the suspects any money, but it was still a frightening experience.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively the charity 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.
