Police Scotland have released a CCTV image following an assault and robbery in the Tranent area which took place on board the number 26 Lothian bus at around 7am on Saturday 2 June 2018.
The victim suffered minor injuries after being assaulted and robbed as the bus travelled through the High Street area of Tranent.
Officers believe the man pictured may be able to assist the investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.
He is described as around 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build. He has short brown hair and a birth mark on his right cheek. He was described as wearing a grey or green coloured tracksuit.
Detective Constable Bruce Dodds from Dalkeith CID said: “As part of our inquiries we’re eager to trace the man pictured as soon as possible and would ask anyone who can help us identify him to get in touch at their earliest opportunity. Similarly if the man himself sees this appeal then I would urge him to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1935 of 2 June 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
