Police in Edinburgh have arrested two men for theft of a motorbike in the centre of the city. 

Officers responded to a call during the early hours of this morning. 

The men have since been charged and were held in custody to appear at court. 

Officers have thanked the public for their assistance. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ā€œDuring the early hours of this morning, officers responded to a report of two men stealing a motorbike in central Edinburgh.  

ā€œTwo people have been charged in connection and held in custody to appear at court. 

ā€œWe would like to thank the public who assisted officers who attended.  

ā€œWe would also ask anyone with concerns or information about motorbike anti-social behaviour or motorbike crime in their area to get in touch.  

ā€œThis can be done online, dialling 101 or through Crimestoppers. 

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.