Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man in connection with an assault and robbery in Leith. 

The incident happened around 4.35pm on Monday, 8 February, 2021, on Hamburgh Place when an 82-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed by the man.  

The woman was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious injury and has since been released. 

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.