Second man in court following Hamilton & Inches robbery

A second man has been charged after an alleged £1m robbery at Hamilton & Inches on George Street on June 6.

On July 16, Michael Hood (31) appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with assault and robbery and road traffic offences. He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody while his case is continued for further examination.

Yesterday police confirmed that another man had been arrested and is due to appear in court in connection with the incident.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Hamilton and Inches robbery on June 6.

“The 28-year-old will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.”