Two men target Edinburgh driver in "frightening" attempted robbery

The pair made threats, demanded money and damaged the vehicle

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 22nd Nov 2024

Police are looking for two men after an Edinburgh driver was threatened in a "frightening" attempted robbery.

The pair approached the man's vehicle on Hailesland Road in Wester Hailes at around 11pm on Friday November 15.

They threatened the driver, demanded money from him and damaged the vehicle.

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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.

"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."

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.

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