Cops race to upmarket Edinburgh street after reports of man armed with knife

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A man has been arrested after police were called to an upmarket Edinburgh street amid reports a male was armed with a knife.Officers from Police Scotland were called to Learmonth Terrace in the capital at around 11.30am this morning, September 3.

Following the incident a 55-year-old man was arrested and charged.Edinburgh Live reports witnesses saw uniformed and plainclothes police officers at the scene after receiving a report of a man in possession of a knife.Police dogs were also reported at the scene with locals saying the police activity at the scene was centred on a hotel.

Images shared with Edinburgh Live show a group of four police officers, including CID, outside a building. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.30am on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024, we were called to a report of a man in possession of a knife at a premises in Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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