Man robbed at knifepoint

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Leith.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Mar 2011, 10:55 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2011, 10:47 BST

The 42-year-old was walking south along Bonnington Road at about 9pm on Sunday night when two men approached him from behind.

One of the men then produced a kitchen knife and stole money from the man before they both ran off towards Great Junction Street.

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Both suspects were white, one is described as being 5ft 7in tall, of slim build and wearing a white hooded top with the hood up. The other man was dressed all in black.

Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131-311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800-555 011.