Man Arrested Over Armed Jewels Raid

16 July 2014, 06:25 | Updated: 16 July 2014, 07:06

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a high-value robbery at an Edinburgh jewellers.

Jewellery worth more than £1 million was said to have been stolen by armed robbers from the Hamilton & Inches store in George Street on Friday June 6.

Police Scotland said a 31-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

A force spokesman said: "Inquiries are ongoing to trace the outstanding suspects.''