Edinburgh police charge man in connection with series of incidents in Wardieburn

Police received reports of a man approaching women in the street as well as knocking on doors in the local area.

Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man after receiving reports of someone approaching women in the street late last month.

Officers had boosted patrols in the Wardieburn area of the city to find the shifty suspect, who was also thought to be knocking on people’s doors.

In a new statement, police said: “Following our earlier appeal about a man acting suspiciously and approaching women in the Wardieburn area over the past several days, we can confirm a 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.”

Officers had boosted patrols in the Wardieburn area of the city to find the shifty suspect, who was also thought to be knocking on people’s doors.

He is set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Sergeant Aaron Chadha said: "We continue to carry out enquiries and would ask anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 2699 of 30 August."

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