RBS armed robbery: Five detained

Police were called to the RBS branch on Home Street at about 12:00

Police have detained five people following an armed robbery of an Edinburgh branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The incident happened at the bank in Home Street, in the Tollcross area of the capital, at about 12:00.
A group of men was said to have entered the bank and demanded money be handed over. No one was hurt.
The area around the branch was cordoned off by officers while an investigation got under way.
Detective Inspector Stuart Harkness said the incident has been a "frightening and intimidating experience for the staff and members of public at the branch."
Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information, or who witnessed the robbery, should contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.