Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in which took place around 4pm on Friday 8th June at Middlefield, near to the Sainsbury’s store in the Leith Walk area.
A 33-year-old man was walking in the area when two men and a woman approached and engaged him in conversation.
At this time one of the men punched the victim to the face before the group stole a two-figure sum of cash from him.
Inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
The first suspect is described as male, white in his late thirties, with a slim build, a scar on his cheek, short shaved hair and wearing a grey top and blue jeans.
The second suspect is described as male, white, in his hearly thirties with a stocky build, black medium-length hair and wearing a navy tracksuit.
The third suspect is described as female, white, in her mid-twenties with a slim build, long black hair and wearing a light-coloured tracksuit top.
Detective Constable Jo Robertson from Gayfield Police Station said: “The victim sustained a painful injury to his face but did not require medical attention. He was, though, understandably upset at the theft of his money and we are pursuing various lines of inquiry to identify the culprits.
“If you were in Middlefield on Friday afternoon and witnessed this robbery, or have any other information that can assist with our inquiries , then please contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact CID at Gayfield via 101 and quote incident number 2892 of the 8th June. 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.
