A man was due to appear in court today in connection with ten housebreakings and 11 other offences in Edinburgh.
The 33-year-old of no fixed address is charged following incidents in the city centre since the start of the year.
This includes housebreakings and attempted break-ins at business premises including a break-in at the Edinburgh Trams office in January, possession of drugs, and possession of an offensive weapon.
The man was due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court this morning.
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