Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Craigour Avenue at around 3am on Saturday 9th April.
The man, who is in his 20’s, had been walking in Craigour Avenue near its junction with Moredun Park Road heading north when an unknown male and female approached him from behind.
They then attacked him causing injuries to his head and body.
The victim fell to the ground and the suspects then stole his mobile phone and wallet before making off on foot in an unknown direction
The injured man made his way to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and was treated for facial injuries. He has since been discharged.
Police are now carrying out various lines of inquiries in an effort to trace the suspects and want to hear from anyone who can help identify them.
The male is described as white, around 20-25 years old, between 5ft 1ins – 5ft 5ins tall , slim build with short dirty blonde hair.
The female suspect is described as white, around 5ft 1ins – 5ft 3ins tall, slim build, shoulder length dark hair and wearing blue jeans.
Detective Constable Gavin Watson who is based at Gayfield said: “Our inquiries are at an early stage however anyone who was in the Craigour area around 3am on Saturday, April 9, and who saw anything suspicious should contact police immediately.
“Similarly anyone who recognises the description of the suspects or who can assist in locating them should also come forward.”
Those with information can contact police on 101 or 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.
