Four youths charged with wilful-fire in Musselburgh

Four youths have been charged in connection with wilful fire-raising in Musselburgh. 

Officers were made aware of the fire within two derelict buildings at Edenhall Hospital on Edenhall Road around 6.40pm on Sunday, 19 May, 2024.

Following enquiries three male youths, aged 15, 15 and 16 and a female youth, aged 14 have been charged in connection and a report will be sent to the relevant authority.

Detective Constable Calum Cross said: “I’d like to assure locals this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

"We are committed to tackling this kind of behaviour and take appropriate action where incidents are reported and offenders identified.”