A man has been charged in connection with fireraisings at three Edinburgh properties following an ongoing investigation into gang related violence in the East and West of the country.

The 31-year-old was charged in connection with three incidents at Niddrie Marischal Crescent, Pitcairn Grove and Prestonfield Crescent, which happened on Thursday, April 17.

63 people have now been arrested as part of Operation Portaledge, an ongoing investigation into gang related violence across the East and West of the country.

placeholder image — 63 people have now been arrested as part of Operation Portaledge, an ongoing investigation into gang related violence across the East and West of the country.

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Operation Portaledge, which was launched in response to a string of fire-bombings, shootings and assaults across central Scotland has now seen 63 people arrested since March.

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (December 24 ) and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.