Boss at Edinburgh city centre Chinese restaurant charged with threatening and abusive behaviour over wage payments

A boss of a popular city centre Chinese restaurant has been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour.

Police confirmed the 54-year-old was charged with two offences under section 38 of the criminal justice and licensing (Scotland) act 2010.

He was released on bail pending a trial date set for December.

It comes after officers investigated allegations from two workers at Saigon Saigon who claim that they were threatened by their boss after seeking wage payments.

A boss at the popular restaurant Saigon Saigon has been charged

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incidents. He was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.”

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