Major incident in Edinburgh on Hogmanay as police lock down streets

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Emergency services have locked down two roads in Edinburgh following an 'incident' on Hogmanay. Road closures are currently in place on Granton Road and Granton Crescent after police were called to an incident around 11.50pm on Sunday.

Officers currently remain at the scene and local bus diversions are in place. New Year 2024 celebrations from around the world as fireworks usher in the bells Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known but police say enquiries are ongoing.A Police Scotland statement said: "Road closures are in place on Granton Road and Granton Crescent following an incident which was reported to police around 11.50pm on Sunday, 31 December."Officers are at the scene and closures will remain in place while enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.