Teenager arrested in Bonnyrigg after wave of crime including theft and fire raising

A teenager has been arrested in Bonnyrigg after a wave of crime swept over the Midlothian town.

By Joe Cawthorn

Published 9th Apr 2019, 12:01 BST

Updated 9th Apr 2019, 12:09 BST

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The 15-year-old was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) in connection with a number of incidents.

Police are now investigating instances of theft, fire-raising and anti-social behaviour.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a number of incidents that took place within Bonnyrigg during the early hours of Tuesday 9th April.

"We are investigating instances of theft, vandalism, fire-raising and anti-social behaviour and are following a positive line of enquiry in relation to another suspect.

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