‘Magician’ made threats

A man turned aggressive after a pedestrian refused to give him money for magic tricks.

The incident happened at about 10.50pm on Wednesday at the top of Cranston Street in Edinburgh, where it joins the Royal Mile.

A 64-year-old man was approached by a man who asked for money but the victim refused.

The suspect then offered to do a magic trick in return for money, but this was also turned down.

He then began to threaten the victim while demanding cash.

Two men then intervened and the suspect fled towards St Mary’s Street.

Officers urged anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 4646 of May 23 or report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.