29-year-old man due in court following assault and robbery in capital

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault and robbery on a 74 year-old man in the capital. 

The incident took place at the junction of Dalkeith Road and Salisbury Road, Edinburgh on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024. 

Police say that the accused is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 29 July, 2024. 

A police spokesperson said: “A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged following and assault and robbery on a 74-year-old man at the junction of Dalkeith Road and Salisbury Road, Edinburgh on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024. 

“The 29-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 29 July, 2024. 

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”