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Kathleen Speirs

Man arrested after pensioner attacked and robbed in Edinburgh

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery where a pensioner was attacked.

The OAP, 77, was assaulted in Northfield Square in Edinburgh on Monday, December 16.

probing the attack confirmed that they've arrested a man.

Officers also thanked members of the public for their help in the investigation.

Detective Inspector Clark Martin at Gayfield Police Station said: "I would like to thank the public for their assistance in relation to this enquiry.

"A man has now been arrested and charged in relation to this matter."

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