Edinburgh police release images of men after terrifying street robbery

Kris Gourlay

20 November 2024 at 7:09 am·1-min read

youths — -Credit: (Image: Police Scotland)

Police have released images of two young men following an assault and robbery in the capital during the early hours.

Officers were called to the junction of Gorgie Road and Wardlaw Street at around 2.40am on Thursday, October 31, following a report of a robbery and wish to speak with the two individuals pictured.

The first male is described as being white, aged between 19-20 years old and approximately 5’8” in height. He has short, thick dark hair and facial hair.

He was seen to be wearing a dark zip-up jumper with a Fred Perry logo on the left chest, socks but no shoes.

The second male is described as being white, aged between 18-19 years old and between approximately 5’11” and 6ft in height. He has short brown hair styled up at the front.

He was seen to be wearing grey jogging bottoms, yellow and purple Nike Dunk style trainers and a black hooded jumper.

youths pictured — Police responded to the incident shortly before 3am on October 31. -Credit:Police Scotland

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We urge the males pictured or anyone who may recognise them to contact us. If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch as soon as possible”.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1439 of 31 October 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

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