Man, 28, charged over breach of peace at First Minister's residence

The first minister's official residence is in Charlotte Square in Edinburgh

A 28-year-old man has been charged with a breach of the peace after an incident near Bute House, the residence of Scotland's new first minister.

Police were called at 19:40 BST on Saturday to Charlotte Square in Edinburgh - the site of Humza Yousaf's official residence.

Officers said they made the arrest following reports of the man acting "suspiciously" in the square.

Mr Yousaf became first minister earlier this week after being made SNP leader.

His new cabinet has held its first formal meeting at Bute House on Friday.

Police Scotland put cordon in place in Charlotte Square on Saturday while inquiries were carried out.

A force spokesperson said: "There was no threat to the wider public and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

The Scottish government declined to comment.

Mr Yousaf chaired his first cabinet meeting in Bute House on Friday