Man arrested for robbery in Ellon

Police can confirm that a 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a premises in Ellon last week.

The incident took place on Provost Davidson Drive on the evening of Thursday, 17 February.

The man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 22 February.

Detective Inspector Martyn Thomson said: “Thankfully incidents like this remain extremely rare in the North East and I’d like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.”