Man charged after woman's handbag snatched near Scots castle

A man has been arrested and charged after a woman’s handbag was snatched in broad daylight near Stirling Castle. 

The incident occurred at around 10.20am on Friday, March 31, in the Upper Castlehill area.

A 27-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by a man who took her handbag.

On Sunday, police confirmed a 23-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and a number of other offences. 

He is expected to appear at court on Monday.

Detective Sergeant Laura Robb said: “We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries.”

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