Man in court accused of multiple offences in capital

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.