Man arrested in connection with OAP mugging in Dalkeith
A MAN has been arrested following an assault and robbery on a Dalkeith pensioner.
A 69-year-old woman was assaulted and had her handbag stolen on St Andrews Street, Dalkeith on 25 August.
Following inquiries by local CID officers, a 31-year-old man was arrested on yesterday and subsequently charged.
He will appear at court at a later date.
The police would like to thank the local community for their assistance during this investigation.