Edinburgh police hunt for two men after driver targeted in 'attempted robbery'

Edinburgh detectives are hunting for two males after a driver was threatened in an 'attempted robbery.'

The incident took place at around 11pm on Friday, November 15, on Hailesland Road.

Police allege two men approached a vehicle before threatening the driver and demanding money.

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The men then got into a light-coloured car and drove along Murrayburn Road in the direction of Longstone Road.

Detective Constable William Doughty said: "This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the men responsible.

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"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident or noticed anything suspicious, to come forward.

"Additionally, we urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to review it and bring anything significant to our attention."

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Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 4500 of 15 November. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.