Police have released CCTV images of a man they are looking to trace in order to assist with their ongoing enquiries into an attempted robbery which took place in Dundee Street around 2.20am on 5th July 2018.
Two men were approached and threatened, with a demand made for money and an attempt made to strike one of the pair.
Detectives are now releasing images of a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries.
He is described as white, tall, of slim build, with a prominent nose and dark hair which was shaved at the sides and back and longer on the top.
He is pictured wearing wraparound-style sunglasses, a dark-coloured jumper, jeans and dark-coloured Adidas trainers with white detail.
Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson of Corstorphine CID said: “The two men were just trying to make their way home when this incident took place and, as part of our enquiries, we’re urging anyone who may recognise the man pictured to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1236 of 5th July, or report this anonymously to 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.
