Update - man arrested and charged in connection with wilful fireraisings in Edinburgh
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to two wilful fireraisings in Edinburgh.
The incidents which took place on Thursday, 6 March, 2025 and Sunday, 16 March, 2025 in Albert Street and Milton Road East, respectively, are linked to the recent discharge of firearms and other fireraising incidents in the city.
The man has been charged for wilful fireraising and reset of a stolen vehicle. He is due to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: "I want to reassure the community that we are continuing to work on this investigation and this is just one of many arrests over the coming weeks."
"If you have any information that can assist our investigation, please get in touch."