Man charged following assault and robbery on Hamburgh Place, Edinburgh

Detectives in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man in connection with an assault and robbery in Leith.

The incident happened around 4.35pm on Monday, 8 February, 2021, on Hamburgh Place when an 82-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed by a man.

The woman was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious injury and has since been released.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Thursday, 18 February).

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Man charged following assault and robbery on Hamburgh Place, Edinburgh

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