Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery which took place around 2.45am this morning in Dundee Street.
A 22-year-old man was walking home when three men approached and pushed him against a wall before demanding money.
The victim handed over a three-figure sum of cash and the suspects made off from the area.
Inquiries are ongoing to trace these individuals and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
The first suspect is described as white, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins tall with a medium build, clean-shaven face. He was wearing a dark hooded top with the hood up and white trainers.
The second and third suspects are described only as wearing hooded tops.
Detective Constable Emma Wilkinson from Corstorphine Police Station said: “The victim is extremely upset at the theft of his money and was left shaken, though, thankfully, he was not injured.
“We would urge anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity in Dundee Street during the early hours of Thursday morning to contact police immediately.
“Similarly, if you believe you can help us identify the suspects then please also get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 474 of the 4th July. 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.
