Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected attempted robbery which took place around 01.00 on Monday morning in the Piershill area of the city.
A 47-year-old man left the Potters Bar in Piershill place and as he walked home past the junction of Paisley Drive and Abbercorn Court, two males demanded money from him.
The man refused and continued to his home in Meadowfield Court when he then heard shouting and banging outside his door.
At this time an attempt was made to force the door open, but the victim was able to prevent access and whoever was responsible then left the area.
Local officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their ongoing inquiries to come forward.
Detective Constable Kevin Walls from Corstorphine CID said: “At this time we are trying to establish whether the two males who demanded money are responsible for the attempted forced entry to the property and would urge anyone who can help with this investigation to contact police immediately.
“In addition, anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Meadowfield Court in the early hours of Monday 14th March should also get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity 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.
