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Sian Traynor

East Lothian police hunt man with 'slight Glasgow accent' after 'disturbance'

Police in East Lothian have launched an appeal for witnesses following a 'disturbance' in Musselburgh last week.

Officers have confirmed they are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident on Crookston Road on October 16.

Taking place at some time between 7pm and 7.30pm, police have also issued a description of a male suspect they are searching for in relation to the disturbance.

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The man is described as being a white male. aged around 50-60-years old, 5ft8, of an average build with short greying hair.

Police have also said the man is thought to have been wearing dark clothing top and bottom and speaks with a slight Glaswegian accent.

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A statement from police added: "Police are looking to speak to witnesses who may have witnessed a disturbance in the Crookston Road area of Musselburgh between 7 and 7.30pm on the evening of 16 October 2022.

"Of interest is a suspect white male, 50-60 years old, 5ft 8, average build with short greying hair, wearing dark clothing top and bottom with a slight Glaswegian accent.

"If you have any information regarding this please contact 101 quoting incident number 3027 of the 16 October 2022"

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