Police have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with an attempted robbery which occurred in the Dalry area around 9.35pm on Wednesday, 1 April 2020.

A 25-year-old man was on Orwell Terrace, when he was assaulted by an unknown man who then attempted to rob him.

It is believed the man pictured may be able to assist the investigation.

Detective Constable Peter Lyons from Corstorphine CID said: “The victim was understandably very shaken as a result of this attack.

“We are appealing for anyone who can help identify this male as he may be able to assist the officers with their enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3529 of 1st April 2020, or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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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.