A man has been arrested in Edinburgh after damage to the windows of a posh city centre hotel.
A suspected vandal allegedly smashed the windows at the five-star Grand Hotel on St Andrews Square on Tuesday morning.
Police Scotland officers were called to the incident some time after 9am on Tuesday morning.
The Daily Record reported a 58-year-old man experienced minor injuries and was taken to hospital after he was arrested.
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Photos from the scene shows smashed panes of glass, believed to have been damaged from the outside of the building
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 9.05am on Tuesday, 2 June, we were called to reports of a man vandalising a business on St Andrew Square.
“Officers attended and a 58-year-old man was arrested. He has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to minor injuries.
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
The former RBS building opened as a luxury hotel two years ago after an £85m refit.
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It boasts Edinburgh’s ‘most exclusive suite’ – a £2,000-a-night three-bedroom, rooftop Penthouse with 360-degree panoramic views of the capital.
The hotel has only been available to those in need, key workers and essential travellers only during the coronavirus lockdown, the owners said.
