Police have arrested a 19-year-old man following an assault and robbery in Hanover Street, Edinburgh last month when a 24-year-old man was assaulted and his watch and other personal effects stolen on 25th June.
He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow (Thursday).
In a second unconnected incident Police in Edinburgh arrested a 27-year-old man following a serious assault in Hanover Street on 24th July.
He was bailed and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date. Meanwhile he will be subject to ‘Think Twice’ bail conditions that he does not enter licensed premises in the city centre between 6pm and 6am.
Chief Inspector Bob Paris, local area commander for the city centre said: “Edinburgh has a vibrant night time economy and we want everyone to enjoy their night out without becoming involved in, or falling victim to, alcohol-related crime.
“The Think Twice initiative aims to keep people safe by excluding those charged with a relevant offence from city centre night time drinking venues until court proceedings are concluded.
“We also anticipate that public awareness of Think Twice will act as a deterrent.
“A night time ban on entering the city centre’s drinking venues will have a significant impact on a person’s social life.
“Anyone who finds themselves in a situation that could lead to police involvement is encouraged to think of the consequences and make the correct decision.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
