A man has been arrested and charged by Lothian and Borders Police during a day of action to tackle bike thefts in Edinburgh.

Officers carried out proactive searches in the city-centre yesterday (Wednesday) as part of Operation Divide, which was set up earlier this year and has so far resulted in 20 arrests and over £20,000 worth of stolen goods recovered.

As a result of the activity a 29-year-old was stopped and searched and arrested on an outstanding warrant from England. He has been returned to Huddersfield where he will appear in court.

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