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Sarah Vesty

Man charged by cops after ‘children threatened with knife’ in Edinburgh park

Police have arrested and charged a man after a group of children were allegedly threatened with a knife in an Edinburgh park.

Officers launched an investigation following reports of a man acting aggressively during a disturbance at Lochend Park on Friday, May 14.

A number of children, some as young as 12, were reportedly present at the time however no one was injured.

Police Scotland have now confirmed that a 32-year-old man has been charged.

A force spokesperson said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in Lochend Park on Friday, 14 May, 2021.

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 19 May, 2021.”

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