STV NewsA man has been arrested and charged in connection with two deliberate fires related to an ongoing gang war in Edinburgh.
Four fire engines were called to a property on Milton Road East at around 6.05am on Sunday, March 16.
Emergency services confirmed said there were no reports of any injuries.
Another deliberate fire took place at a venue in Albert Street, on Thursday, March 6. No one was injured as a result of the blaze.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with wilful fireraising and reset of a stolen vehicle.
He is due to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police believe these incidents may be linked to the recent discharge of firearms and other fire-raising incidents in the city.
Enquiries remain ongoing at this time.
Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: “I want to reassure the community that we are continuing to work on this investigation and this is just one of many arrests over the coming weeks.
“If you have any information that can assist our investigation, please get in touch.”
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