Tag: South St Andrew Street

Appeal to trace victims in Edinburgh city centre robbery incident

Police in Edinburgh are investigating a reported robbery which took place in the city centre and are urging two victims of the crime to come forward.

At around 8.20pm last night (Wednesday, 6 December, 2023), a woman witnessed a physical altercation between two male suspects and a man and a woman, described as being an older couple, which took place on South St Andrew Street.

One of the men has assaulted the older man and the suspects have stolen the man’s rucksack during the incident.

A number of witnesses and bystanders are reported to have helped the couple, however the pair have not been traced and no reported incident has come directly to police from the victims.

Officers are reviewing available CCTV in the area and are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

Acting Detective Sergeant Mike Campbell from Gayfield CID said: “This incident happened in a busy area at the junction of St Andrew Square and West Register Street, outside a number of restaurants.

“It is imperative we trace the couple involved to ensure their welfare and I would ask them to get in touch with police.

“The suspects are reported to have been aged in their mid to late teens, dressed all in black, and may have left the scene in the area towards Waverley Steps.

“I’d ask anyone who saw what happened, or possibly the suspects leaving the area with a rucksack along Princes St towards Waverley Station, to get in touch.”

Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3450 of 6 December 2023. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.

Eleven months on, police release CCTV images of assault in South St Andrew Street

Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with an investigation into an assault in the city centre.

The incident took place around 8pm on Friday, 6 August, 2021, on South St Andrew Street.  A 36-year-old man was assaulted and sustained a facial injury but did not require hospital treatment.

The man pictured is described as white, aged 25-30 and had facial hair.

Detective Constable Moran, of Gayfield CID, said: “The victim was subjected to an attack which left him with a facial injury. I would urge anyone with information relating to the man in the CCTV images to contact police as soon as possible.”

Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 3319 of 6 August, 2021, or if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Serious assault in city centre: Police release CCTV images

Police Scotland has released images of a man they believe may hold information which might assist in relation to a serious assault that occurred at South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh around 12.50am on Friday, 27 August, 2021.

The man pictured is described as white, aged 18-25, of slim build with medium length light brown hair. He is wearing a distinctive black tracksuit top with three white vertical stripes down the centre and a large gold emblem on the back with jeans and grey trainers.

Detective Sergeant James Berry said: “I would urge the male, or anyone who has information relating to the male, depicted in the images to make contact with the police.

“Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 0187 of 27 August, 2021. Alternatively, calls can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”