Police are investigating following an assault and robbery at an address in Buchanan Street which took place yesterday around 9.20am when a male forced his way into the home of an 80-year-old man. The suspect then assaulted the pensioner and stole a sum of cash from his person before leaving with the cash.
Police and emergency services were alerted immediately. The Scottish Ambulance Service attended and treated the victim for a minor injury.
Police are now appealing for any information regarding this incident. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s. He is around 5ft 6” in height with a medium build and short brown hair.
Detective Inspector John Kavanagh said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim. We are eager to trace this suspect as a matter of urgency. Anyone who saw a male matching the suspect description in the Buchanan Street area yesterday, or has any other relevant information, is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers 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.
