Man held on knife charge

A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged knifepoint robbery of a dog walker in a city park.

The 21-year-old was charged following the incident in Braidburn Valley Park on July 1.

He was set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday.

Christopher Kerr, 61, was allegedly seized from behind by the man with a 12-inch knife.

After Mr Kerr gave him cash, the mugger said he was committing his first robbery because his grandmother was dying.