A man was assaulted and robbed by a group of children on a cycle path in Edinburgh on Tuesday as police in the area have appealed for witnesses.
The man was attacked by three youths who struck him on the head and stole his rucksack and laptop while he was making his way along a path between Seafield Street and Pirniefield.
The incident occurred around 5:30pm on Tuesday, January 24, and officers say the victim suffered minor injuries as a result.
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The first attacker is described as around 14-years-old, with a Scottish accent, slim build, wearing a snood, dressed in black and riding a black scooter.
The second, with the weapon used in the attack, is described as about 16-17-years-old, stocky build, Scottish accent, wearing a dark hoodie with a hood tied tight, red snood, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.
The final youth is thought to be around 14-15-years-old, wearing all dark clothing and silver trainers. Police say both were on electric bikes.
Detective Sergeant Keith Taylor, Violence Reduction Unit, said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the people responsible and we encourage anyone with information about this attack to contact police.
“Think back, did you see these three youths in the area around this time? We are also appealing for anyone who may have relevant dash-cam footage from the Seafield Road area around 5.30pm on Tuesday to get in touch.
“Please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3094 of Tuesday, 24 January, 2023.”
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