Man ‘caught with baton and knuckle duster’ at Edinburgh’s Haymarket station

A man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of two weapons at an Edinburgh train station.
The man was arrested at Haymarket train station in Edinburgh. Picture: JPIMediaThe man was arrested at Haymarket train station in Edinburgh. Picture: JPIMedia
The man was arrested at Haymarket train station in Edinburgh. Picture: JPIMedia

British Transport Police made the arrest on Saturday night at the Capital’s Haymarket station.

It’s understood the man was carrying a baton and a knuckle duster.

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He was taken into custody and is due to appear at court on Monday.

BTP East Scot said in a tweet: “Male arrested by @BTPEastScot officers at #Haymarket station last night for allegedly being in possession of a Baton and Knuckle Duster.

“These weapons have been removed from the streets and potential injury to others avoided.

“Male taken to custody to appear at court on Monday.”

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