Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery at a convenience store which took place around 10.50 a.m. this morning at the Day-to-Day shop in Duart Crescent.
A man was working within when a male entered and presented a knife before demanding money.
The shopkeeper struggled with the suspect who then made off empty-handed. Inquiries are ongoing to trace this male and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins tall with a slim to athletic build and wearing a dark hooded top, dark jogging bottoms and black and white trainers.
Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson from Corstorphine CID said: “The shopkeeper showed great bravery to prevent the store being robbed and we are now pursuing various lines of inquiry to trace the suspect.
“If you recognise his description, or have any information that can assist with this investigation then please contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 1066 of the 25th October. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to 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.
