Man, 19, charged following 'Post Office robbery' 

Police said the incident happened on Sunday morning in Edinburgh.

Man, 19, charged following ‘Post Office robbery’ in Edinburgh Getty Images

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a robbery at a Post Office in Edinburgh.

The incident took place at around 7.20am on Sunday in the Milton Road area of the city.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Detective inspector Kevin Tait said: “We would like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries.

“There has been increased police patrols in the area, to provide reassurance to the local community.”

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