Police have released an image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an attempted robbery which took place around 8pm on Friday 21 July on Middle Meadow Walk in the Meadows area of the city.

The victim is a woman.

Officers are keen to trace a man who they believe may be able to assist their investigations.

He is described as white, 5ft 7-8ins tall, of slim build with short dark hair. He was described as wearing a white top with the outline of a saltire flag on the front.

Detective Constable Stephen Herd of Gayfield CID said:”We are eager to trace the man pictured in connection with this incident and I would ask anyone who recognises him to contact police as soon as possible.

“He was last seen walking towards Bristo Square and I would ask anyone with information to come forward and assist with this investigation.”

Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3780 of 21 July.

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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.