An Edinburgh newspaper editor has been suspended from their role after he was arrested and charged in connection with alleged 'indecent online communications.'

David McCann, of the Times and Sunday Times Scotland, was charged on November 25, after police had executed a search warrant a property in the capital.

The 43-year-old was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court where it is understood he entered no plea on Wednesday November 26.

McCann was remanded in custody overnight and was released on bail after a further court appearance on November 27.

A spokesperson for News UK said: "We have been informed that David McCann, Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland, has been made the subject of a criminal investigation unrelated to his work. He has been suspended from the

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