Police officers investigating two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area this morning have arrested an 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man.
The incidents took place around 9.30am at a premises on Colinton Mains Drive then around 9.50am, at premises on Oxgangs Road North.
There were no reports of injuries and police say that their enquiries remain ongoing.
Inspector Paul Begley said: “I’d like to thank the local community for their support as we responded to these reports.
“We’re aware of inaccurate information being shared regarding these incidents and I’d ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances.”
