Man charged in connection with theft of Covid-19 vaccine

Police say a 41-year-old man has been charged and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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A man has been charged in connection with the theft of a vial of Covid-19 vaccine in Edinburgh.

Police said a 41-year-old man has been charged and a report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Officers previously said the single multi-dose vial of vaccine was stolen at around noon on Saturday from the vaccination centre on Morrison Street.

In a statement, Police Scotland said: “We want to thank you for your assistance with our appeal for information on this investigation.”

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