Police arrest man over Scotmid armed robbery in Edinburgh

The raid took place on the evening of Sunday 15 April at the Scotmid on Walter Scott Avenue in the Capital’s Inch area.

A three-figure sum of cash was said to have been taken by a man wielding what appeared to be a handgun.

The weapon was not discharged and no-one was injured, with police unable to confirm if the firearm is genuine or not.

A 42-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Detectives would like to thank the public for their support during the investigation.”