Armed police were called to a property on Restalrig Crescent in Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon following a disturbance, with a 39-year-old man later arrested in connection with the incident.
Officers attended the address around 3pm on October 21 after an alleged disturbance involving other officers. Specialist firearms units were deployed to support the responding divisional officers, and a police cordon was set up covering the length of the small residential street.
Police Response and Arrest
Images from the scene show eight police vehicles parked on the street, including a K9 unit vehicle and firearms officers. One local resident told Edinburgh Live: "I counted eight police cars and a house has been taped off."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3pm on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026, officers attended a property on Restalrig Crescent in Edinburgh."
Ongoing Enquiries
The spokesperson added: "A disturbance followed and divisional officers were supported by specialist firearms officers. A 39-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing."
The force has confirmed that enquiries are ongoing following the arrest.
