Police have released a CCTV image in connection with an attempted robbery which took place around 4.30pm on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019, at Niddrie Licensed Grocers in Niddrie Mill Drive.

The man is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall with a medium build. He is pictured wearing a blue Stone Island jacket, grey trousers and black trainers.

Detective Constable Sheila Silvagni of Gayfield CID said: “As part of the investigation, we are looking to identify the man in the images. If anyone recognises this distinctive clothing as being worn by someone recently, I would urge them to get in touch with us.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2428 of Tuesday, 12 November, 2019. Alternatively, information can be passed to the charity Crimestoppers anonymously 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.