Two men charged with Edinburgh robberies

Two men have been charged following robberies in the Restalrig and Meadowbank areas of Edinburgh.

A 33-year-old woman had cash stolen from her at an ATM in Restalrig Road South on the afternoon of Saturday 19th January.

Later that day a 34 -year-old woman had her handbag stolen at Meadowbank Retail Park.

As a result of inquiries conducted as part of Operation Arable, the men aged 28 and 29 were arrested on Monday 21st January and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.