Police have released CCTV images after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Edinburgh.
Officers launched a probe after the terrifying incident happened at Whitehouse Loan near the junction of Bruntsfield Crescent in the capital. A 22-year-old man was threatened with a knife and had personal belongings stolen from him.
The attack took place in the early hours of Monday, June 28, last year - but officers are now appealing for information. The man shown in the images is described as Asian, in his late teens to early 20s, around 5ft 9 to 5ft 10 inches in height, slim build with short dark hair.
He is wearing a dark hooded jacket, light grey t-shirt, blue jeans and dark trainers with white soles.
Detective Constable Euan Chancellor of the Violence Reduction Unit, Gayfield CID, said: "This incident was highly distressing for the victim and we are eager to trace the man pictured.
"Knife-crime such as this is of the utmost concern to police in Edinburgh so I would urge anyone who may recognise him to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
Contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 25 of June 28 2021, or, to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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