A schoolboy has been charged after threats were allegedly made to staff at a shop in Edinburgh.
Police confirmed a 12-year-old boy was traced by officers and charged in connection with “making threats of violence towards staff” following a reported shoplifting attempt in the Morningside area on Thursday.
Officers have now urged parents to “check in” with their kids to make sure they’re not involved in anti-social behaviour.
Community Sergeant Jen Macgregor said: “Behaving and acting in a threatening and abusive way will not be tolerated by our communities.
“Our officers continue to deal with any reports robustly and work tirelessly with families, schools and partners to deter such incidents.
“Please check in with your kids when they’re out and about to ensure they are safe and not involved in anti-social behaviour or criminality.”
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