THREE people have been arrested following a spate of theft-related offences in Dollar and Tillicoultry.

The trio, all from Edinburgh, are facing a total of 10 charges including thefts from motor vehicle, thefts by house-breaking and other attempted thefts.

The house-breaking allegations are thought to relate to thefts and attempted thefts from shop premises in the two areas.

Police confirmed that the three men, aged 47, 37, and 17, will be appearing in court on these charges, along with other allegations of theft in the Tayside area.