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Two individuals sustained injuries following an incident involving a man armed with knives in Edinburgh’s Calders neighborhood. Police firearms officers were dispatched promptly after receiving reports around 08:25 on Monday morning about a man carrying bladed weapons in the area.
The injured parties were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for medical attention. Authorities have indicated there is no broader threat to the public, and Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigation is not being treated as linked to terrorism. The suspect was reportedly seen at a window of an 11th-floor flat, overlooking the scene below, which drew the attention and vocal reactions of local residents.
Members of the public gathered nearby were moved back as police expanded the security perimeter. Residents in surrounding flats were observed watching the situation unfold from their windows. Social media footage circulating shows a man walking with two large knives, alongside images of a nearby shop that sustained damage during the incident.
William Ramsay, a local resident, recounted to the Press Association that the suspect appeared to have entered the stairwell of his building. He said, “He smashed the local shop, possibly stabbed two people unconfirmed. Armed police, dogs been here for about two hours.” The City of Edinburgh Council confirmed a lockdown of all schools and council premises in the Calders area, and Lothian Buses suspended and diverted its number 20 route during the incident.
A council spokesperson stated: “We’re aware of an ongoing incident in the Calder area of the city and are continuing to support Police Scotland. Following police advice, all council buildings nearby, including schools and early years centres, were closed to the public. We’re hoping to be able to reopen these shortly and are continuing to keep parents and local residents updated.” The Scottish Ambulance Service sent multiple units to the scene, including three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a special operations response team. Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy noted: “Specialist resources, including firearms officers, are in attendance at a property nearby and inquiries are ongoing.
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