Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson charged in connection with disturbance in Edinburgh

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in Edinburgh.

The 45-year-old has issued a statement denying any wrongdoing after the incident on Waverley Bridge on Friday night.

He's due to appear at court at a later date and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Police confirmed nobody was injured in the incident.

The Northern Irishman - a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth and Luton Town in his playing days - took over as manager at Fir Park in 2017.

A statement was issued by the club just hours before their Scottish Premiership clash with Rangers on Sunday.

In it he said: “I want to make clear that I deny the charges against me and any wrongdoing on Friday.

“I am very upset by what has become a distressing situation for my partner, myself and our families.

“We had a lovely day in Edinburgh and were trying to get home in good time before the incident occurred.

“It is not possible to give a detailed account when a legal process is under way, which adds to our family anxiety.

“I am confident this will be found to be a misunderstanding once the legal process has run its course.”

A police spokesperson said: "A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance on Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh around 7.45pm on Friday, 13 December.

“No-one was injured.

“The man is due to appear at court at a later date and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

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