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

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.

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.