Robbery with violence, Auchenflower

Police are investigating a robbery with violence that occurred on Ridley Street, Auchenflower yesterday.

Initial investigations suggest around 10.30pm a man and a woman were walking along Ridley Street when they were approached by three men, two of which were allegedly armed with metal bars.

One of the offenders punched the man in the face and stole his bag while the other offender attempted to steal the woman’s handbag. The three offenders then ran away on foot towards Auchenflower railway station.

The man suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.

Investigations are continuing.

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