Bomb squad called to Edinburgh street as residents evacuated

Residents evacuated from Edinburgh street after a suspicious item found between Loganlea Ave and Loganlea Drive; bomb squad and EOD attend.

Brit Brief 10/08/2026 15:04

Bomb squad called to Edinburgh street as residents evacuated — Bomb squad called to Edinburgh street, residents evacuated

Residents have been evacuated from a street in Edinburgh after a potentially suspicious item was found. The bomb squad was called to the scene between Loganlea Ave and Loganlea Drive, and police have cordoned off the area.

Incident details

Emergency services were dispatched to the location, with eyewitnesses reporting that officers told residents to leave their homes due to a package discovered in the area.

Police Scotland issued a statement: "Restalrig Ave is closed between Loganlea Ave and Loganlea Drive due to a report of a potentially suspicious item. Emergency services and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are in attendance."

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Public safety measures

A cordon has been put in place as a precaution, and the public has been asked to avoid the area. This is a breaking news story and further updates will follow.