Two men, aged 22 and 35, have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of robberies and housebreakings across the city which took place between Sunday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 22.
The 35-year-old has also been charged with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Ferry Road on Wednesday, November 22.
Both men will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
Detective Inspector Bruce Coutts of Corstorphine CID said: “Our officers are dedicated to tackling crimes of violence and dishonesty whenever they occur.
“An extensive investigation was conducted to trace these suspects as quickly as possible and I would like to thank the public for their support as we progressed our enquiries.”
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.
