Police investigation launched after festival-goers targeted by thieves

Dozens of reports of phones being stolen at Terminal V festival in Edinburgh.

Terminal V festival-goers targeted by thieves as 43 phones stolen Getty Images

Police have launched an investigation after dozens of mobile phones were reported stolen at a music festival in Edinburgh.

The force has received 43 reports of phones being stolen at Terminal V festival at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on April 13 and 14.

Investigations into the thefts are “ongoing”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following the Terminal V event on April 13 and 14, which was attended by thousands of people, we received 43 reports of mobile phones stolen.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“If anyone has any information, please contact 101 quoting reference number 1166 of April 13.”

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