A knife-wielding robber made off empty handed after newsagent staff chased him away.

The man tried to raid the Caulfields Store on Burnside Road, Gorebridge, at around 7.50am on Thursday.

The robber, who was dressed entirely in black, threatened the staff with a knife but they chased him away and he fled towards Gowkshill.

Dalkeith-based detective constable Mandy Cummings said: "We're looking to speak to anyone who might've seen a man dressed in black acting suspiciously outside the store around this time.

"Equally, if anyone remembers seeing the suspect running from the store or in the area, please contact us."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.