Salon Owner Attacked By Armed Pair
Police are hunting two armed men who robbed a beauty salon owner as she closed her shop.
The incident happened at the salon in Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, at around 8pm last night when two men entered the premises and threatened the 64-year-old woman with a knife.
During a struggle the woman received minor bruising, police said.
Her son arrived at the shop and was also threatened with the knife but was not harmed.
The two men stole cash and a laptop. Officers described the incident as a "frightening attack''.
The first suspect is white, in his late 20s and around 6ft with a thin build and short dark hair. He is also said to have "a large pointed nose'', thick eyebrows and brown eyes.
He was wearing a blue puffer jacket and a scarf covering his mouth and spoke with a local accent.
The second suspect is also white, 5ft 10in with a thin build.
He was wearing a dark waterproof jacket with a white stripe down the middle, dark skinny jeans and dark trainers with white soles.
Detective Inspector John Kavanagh said: "The victim was subjected to a violent assault during the robbery, it was a frightening attack on a lone woman.
"We are keen to trace these suspects as quickly as possible. Anyone who may have seen the attack, or who recognises the description of the men involved, is asked to contact Police Scotland immediately.''