Man with star tattoo tries to mug woman

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after she was assaulted by a man who tried to mug her.

The 40-year-old was attacked from behind in Stevenson Road, Gorgie, at around 1.20pm on Sunday.

She suffered a cut to her hand before the man, who had a blue star-shaped tattoo next to his right eye, ran off. She was taken to St John’s Hospital, Livingston, for treatment.

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He is described as white, in his early 30s, 5ft 5ins to 5ft 6ins tall, medium build with dark hair, and a spotty face. He spoke with an eastern European accent, and was wearing a black hooded top, black silky bomber jacket, and dark blue denim jeans.

Police appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 0131-311 3131.

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