Woman robbed at knife point in her home in Edinburgh

Police are appealing for information after the incident on Friday night.

Published 25th Mar 2017

There is an appeal in Edinburgh after a woman was robbed at knife point.

It happened around 7.50pm on Friday 24th March in Moreland View.

Two men forced their way into the woman's home, brandished the weapon and demanded money.

Police say she wasn't hurt in the incident but has been left badly shaken.

One of the men is described as medium build, wearing joggers and a grey jumper with a logo on it.

Detective Inspector Paul Grainger of Corstorphine CID said: "This was an unprovoked attack on a woman in her own home and we are keen to trace anyone who saw anything unusual in the area on Friday evening or has any information which may assist us with the inquiry.

"Attacks of this nature, on a person in their own home, are extremely rare and are treated with the utmost seriousness when they do occur. There will be a high visibility presence in the area to reassure the public."

Please contact Police Scotland on 101 with any information.