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Police Scotland has released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a robbery at an Edinburgh betting shop last year.

The incident happened at the Ladbrokes store in Great Junction Street at around 6.50pm on Monday 23rd September.

The male is described as white, between 30 and 35-years-old, 6ft 2ins tall with a slim build and a full black beard.

He was wearing a padded blue hooded jacket, grey trousers and white trainers.

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Anyone who can assist in identifying the male is asked to come forward.

Those with information can contact the Police Service of Scotland on 101 or alternatively, 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.