Elderly shopkeeper attacked in raid

AN elderly shop keeper was shoved to the ground and robbed of a four-figure sum of money.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the 72-year-old man was attacked near to the Londis Convenience Store in Clovenstone Park at around 11am yesterday.

The victim had just left his store when a man approached him and pushed him to the ground and stole the money before fleeing towards Harvesters Way.

Police described the attacker as white, between 18 and 20-years-old, 5ft 5ins tall with a stocky build. It is believed he was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms with a red stripe on both legs.

A police spokesperson said: "This is a particularly nasty assault and robbery on an elderly male, who is well liked within the local community.

"The suspect clearly has no reservations about targeting vulnerable people and he may have been loitering in the area for some time before the theft.

"Anyone who believes they saw the male in the area or who has any other information that can assist with our enquiries is asked to contact police immediately."

Contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.