Man charged in connection with a number of assaults in Edinburgh

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of assaults in Edinburgh.

The man has been charged with six assaults and other offences in the Harrison Park, Bruntfield Links and Fountainbridge areas between Sunday, 27 February and Thursday, 24 March, 2022.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 28 March.

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton of Wester Hailes Police Station said: “We are grateful for the assistance and support provided by the local community to this investigation.

“Further enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 1107 of 24 March, 2022.”

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