Man charged over robbery and reckless conduct at country park

Police said offences including robbery, breach of the peace as well as culpable and reckless conduct were committed over July and August.

Man charged with robbery and reckless conduct over two months in Falkirk at Muiravonside Country ParkiStock

Police have arrested a 54-year-old man at a country park in Falkirk over a series of offences across the summer months.

The man was arrested in Muiravonside Country Park on Friday at around 12.30pm in connection with robbery, breach of the peace and culpable and reckless conduct.

Police Scotland said the crimes took places across the park as well as the River Avon near Linlithgow.

The 54-year-old was set to appear before Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Yvonne Moreland said: “These offences occurred between July and August across Muiravonside Country Park and along the River Avon near Linlithgow impacting on our local communities.

“I would like to extend my thanks to the public for their assistance and co-operation during our investigation.”

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