Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following an attempted robbery at Sahib Store on Restalrig Road which took place around 8pm on Sunday, March 25.
Detective Constable Peter Gilzean from the Violence Reduction Unit at Gayfield Police Station said: “This was a frightening experience for the shopkeeper and we are continuing with our inquiries.
“If you believe you can help identify the male pictured then please contact police immediately.”
Anyone with information can contact the VRU at Gayfield Police Station via 101.
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.
