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Kirsty Feerick

Woman 'extremely shaken' after thug spits on her at Edinburgh pharmacy sparking CCTV appeal

A woman was spat on after a fight broke out at an Edinburgh pharmacy sparking a CCTV appeal.

The victim was left 'extremely shaken' after a thug launched the disgusting attack at around 1pm on Wednesday.

The disturbance also caused damage to the pharmacy on Duke Street.

He is shown in the images wearing a navy blue jacket, grey hoodie (Police Scotland)

Police have now released CCTV images of a man 'they believe may have information that can assist them with their enquiries'.

The man shown is described as white, 18 to 25-years-old and of slim build.

He is pictured wearing a navy blue jacket, grey hoodie with the hood up, dark jogging bottoms and blue reflective trainers with black soles.

He is also shown carrying a black backpack.

Constable Henderson of Leith Police Station said: "The victim was left extremely shaken by this assault.

"We would urge anyone who may be able to help our enquiries or who recognises the man seen in the CCTV images to come forward.

"Information can be passed to Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting incident 1406 of 25 March, 2020, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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