Man arrested following attacks in Edinburgh city centre

A man has been arrested and charged following a number of assaults and robberies in the city centre over the weekend

Police are appealing for further information regarding assaults and robberies over the weekend. Picture; stock image

A 38-year-old man was assaulted on Lothian road whilst a 21-year-old was attacked and robbed on Princes Street in the early hours of Saturday 16th July.

A 24-year-old has since been detained and subsequently charged.

Police are currently pursuing various lines of inquiry to identify another man believed to have been involved and are also looking to trace other victims or witnesses.

Officers have appealed to anyone with information to contact police immediately.

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.