Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery on a cycle path near Mearenside, between Bughtlin and Maybury Drive which took place around 7am on Monday morning.
A 48-year-old woman was walking along the cycle path when she approached from behind by a man on a bicycle who pushed her, causing her to fall to the ground. Following a struggle, the man left in the direction of Maybury Drive empty handed.
The woman sustained a minor leg injury as a result of the attack, however she did not require medical attention. She immediately contacted police, who are now appealing for witnesses.
The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build. He is around 6ft tall in height and is believed to be around 20-years-old. He has short unkempt hair and wears a stud in his right cheekbone, near to his eye.
He was wearing a navy blue CrossHatch top, dark tracksuit bottoms and was riding an old fashioned racing bicycle.
Detective Constable Kevin Walls of Corstorphine CID said: “This was a frightening and despicable attack on a woman, who has been left badly shaken by this incident.
“We are eager to trace the male suspect as soon as possible. I would ask anyone who saw this man in the Mearenside area on the morning on Monday, September 18, or recognises his description, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Those with information are asked to contact officers at Corstorphine CID on 101, quoting incident number 0450 of September 18, 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.
