Edinburgh man shaken after teen yobs 'pull knife' on him while 'breaking' into flat

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An Edinburgh man has been left shaken after two teen yobs allegedly pulled a knife on him when he confronted them for trying to break into a flat.On Sunday, March 31, the man spotted two hooded teens with bolt cutters outside a plush tenement in Marchmont in broad daylight.

The concerned resident noticed the pair looking suspicious outside the Warrender Park Road property and when he approached them, he claimed they pulled out a knife and threatened him, reports Edinburgh Live.Despite the terrifying threat, the passerby managed to capture several images of the youths, with one seen holding a pair of bolt cutters.Police were called to the scene following a report of a man being threatened by two males with weapons, and the force are currently probing the incident to establish the full circumstances.In the pictures, one can be seen clad in black clothing wearing a hoodie and a beanie hat with goggles.

The second youth has his face hidden from the camera, wearing a grey tracksuit with bright red trainers and also has his hood up.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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