Operation Portaledge detectives investigating the recent gang war activity in the East and West of the country have made another arrest, bringing the total so far to 50.
A teenager was due to appear in court today Friday 27 June 2025 in connection with a number of fire-raisings in Edinburgh.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with wilful fire-raisings which occurred at three properties on Pitcairn Grove, Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on Thursday, 17 April.
“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Friday, 27 June, 2025.”
