A man has been arrested in connection with alleged homophobic abuse at the city's biggest train station.
The incident took place on Wednesday September 28 when a male couple were reportedly subject to comments while travelling through Edinburgh Waverley Station.
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The individuals reported the alleged abuse by texting the British Transport Police with officers racing to the train station where they arrested a man.
Police have warned that officers will never tolerate hate crime on the railway.
The British Transport Police team said: "Last night two men texted 61016 to report a man who subjected them to homophobic abuse.
"Officers quickly attended Edinburgh Waverley station, located the man & arrested him in connection. We will never tolerate hate crime on the railway."
Adding: "Everyone has the right to travel safely, and no one should be targeted with harassment because of who they are. If you're a victim of, or witness to, a hate crime, we urge you to report it to us. Either text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40."
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