Edinburgh crime news: Man arrested after police called to reports of a disturbance in the city centre

A man has been arrested after police were called to an incident near Jocks Lodge.

Police in the Capital were called to reports of a disturbance and alleged theft on Parsons Green Terrace.

A 36-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in the Sheriff Court today.

A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: “Around 7.30pm on Thursday, 26 August, 2022, officers were called to a report of a theft following a disturbance on Parsons Green Terrace in Edinburgh.

“A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, 26 August, 2022.”