Six arrests made at Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations - including teenager 'caught with weapon'
A 17-year-old male was allegedly found in possession of an offensive weapon
Six people have been arrested following incidents at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations – including a teenager allegedly caught with a weapon.
The 17-year-old male was also arrested for claims of a hate crime.
Three men were arrested for minor public order offences, while another has been charged with flying a drone despite flight restrictions being in place.
A 37-year-old man was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said:
“A 17-year-old male youth was arrested on Frederick Street in connection with offences including a hate crime and possessing an offensive weapon.
“Three other men, aged 22, 26 and 42, were arrested for minor public order offences.
“One 37-year-old man for an outstanding warrant.
“A man was charged in connection with offences relating to flying a drone.”
The arrests came after around 55,000 revellers saw in the new year at the capital’s famous street party – with a stunning firework display above the castle.