Murrayburn Assault and Attempted Robbery: Do You Know This Man?

Police Scotland has released CCTV images of a man officers believe may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into an attempted robbery and serious assault in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at around 10.35am on Sunday, 13 April, 2025, at Murrayburn Place.

The man officers wish to speak to is described as South Asian in appearance, 25 to 30 years old, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins with black hair and a black beard. He was wearing a black Puffa-style jacket, cream trousers and black footwear.

Detective Constable Beverley Burnside said: “We would appeal to the man in the images, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone who has information that may assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1097 of Sunday, 13 April, 2025, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”