Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Wester Hailes 

Two men approached a vehicle on Hailesland Road, threatened the driver, demanded money from him and damaged the vehicle.  

The men then got into a light-coloured car and drove along Murrayburn Road in the direction of Longstone Road. 

Detective Constable William Doughty said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the men responsible. 

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident or noticed anything suspicious, to come forward. 

“Additionally, we urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to review it and bring anything significant to our attention.” 

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 4500 of 15 November. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.