Police in full PPE arrest man accused of failing to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid

Police Scotland have arrested a man accused of failing to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus.

The 20-year-old is said to have visited premises in Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, at about 8.30am on Tuesday when police were called.

Officers dressed in full PPE, head to toe suits with goggles and breathing masks – arrived shortly after and arrested the man over culpable and reckless conduct.

A police spokeswoman said: “Police called around 8.30am following concern from staff about the behaviour of a man outside their premises on Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.

“A 20 year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing.”

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