Boy, 17, charged with vandalising 14 vehicles in Midlothian village

A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the vandalism of 14 vehicles in a Midlothian village.

The damage to the vehicles took place in Newtongrange overnight from Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.

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A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the vandalism

The boy is expected to appear in court today over the alleged vandalism.

A police statement released this afternoon said: “We would like to thank the local community in Newtongrange for their patience and cooperation.”

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