The Scotsman

Police release CCTV footage

- By HANNAH BROWN

Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their ongoing investigat­ions into an assault and robbery in the Capital in February.

The assault and robbery occurred at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, February 16, on Hutchison Loan in Edinburgh.

Police enquiries are ongoing following the incident as they are keen to trace the man in the CCTV footage.

Police believe that he may be able to assist in their investigat­ion of the crime which they believe appears to have been a ‘random and unprovoked attack.’

The male in question is described as white, aged in his 20s, around 5ft 10in tall, slim build.

He is described as wearinga blue hooded zip-up top and grey adidas jogging bottom sand black shoes.

He is believed to have a potential tattoo on the right side of his neck.

Anyone with any informatio­n that could assist the police in their ongoing investigat­ion surroundin­g the incident is urged to get in contact with them.

Detective Constable Richard Paton from Corstorphi­ne CID said: “This appears to have been a random and unprovoked attack and it is vital we trace the person responsibl­e.

“We have released CCTV of a man we believe may have informatio­n that could assist our investigat­ion and would urge him or anyone who recognises him to get in touch.

"Anyone with informatio­n is asked to contact Corstorphi­ne CID via 101, quoting incident number 3613 of Tuesday, 16 February, or Crimestopp­ers anonymousl­y on 0800 555 111.”

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