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A hidden camera found in an Edinburgh sports centre changing room had been put there by a visiting sports club that was trying to catch a thief.
The club that uses Meadowbank Sports Centre installed the camera while training but forgot to remove it at the end of the session on Tuesday.
The camera was revealed when a school pupil threw his shoe and dislodged a ceiling panel on Wednesday.
Police Scotland said it was “satisfied” that no crime was committed.
Meadowbank Sports Centre staff were unaware of the hidden camera. Centre officials have now told the sports club they cannot install the camera in future.
‘Nothing untoward’
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Following an incident at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Tuesday where a potentially suspicious camera was discovered in the changing rooms, Police in Edinburgh have concluded their investigation and are satisfied that no crime was committed.
“Officers conducted thorough and comprehensive inquiries including analysis of the images recorded and are satisfied that it contained nothing untoward.
“The camera was in place for a legitimate crime prevention purpose and there was no intention to record anything that would constitute a crime.”
Meadowbank Sports Centre is run by city council arms-length company, Edinburgh Leisure.
An Edinburgh Leisure spokeswoman said: “Edinburgh Leisure and relevant parties have been co-operating with Police Scotland on the incident.
“Following a thorough and comprehensive inquiry at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Police Scotland has concluded that no crime was committed.
“Whilst this was an isolated incident we wish to reassure all our customers that all of our venues are safe and our staff remain committed that every person visiting any of our venues has the best customer experience.”
