A 64-year-old male worker was stabbed in the stomach during an attempted robbery at the U Save shop in Elm Row last night.
The man was taken to hospital and officers cordoned off the shop to allow for forensic examination.
The incident took place around 9.35pm and police are appealing for witnesses.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh responded to a convenience store in Elm Row at around 9.35pm on Wednesday following an attempted robbery.
“During this time, a 64-year-old man sustained an injury to his abdomen and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
“Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.”
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.
