Edinburgh crime news:13-year-old charged in connection with an attempted robbery and possession of a blade in the Capital

By Rachel Mackie
Published 21st Apr 2022, 15:48 BST
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A teenager has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Edinburgh.

Police responded to an incident in West Pilton late on Monday which resulted in the arrest of a 13-year-old boy.

He has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of a blade.

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The incident is thought to be linked with the theft of a motorcycle in North West Edinburgh earlier on the same day.

Police have confirmed that enquiries remain ongoing into the theft of the motorbike.