Armed police deployed in Scots city over ‘man with a knife’ as ‘school locked down’
ARMED cops have swarmed a street in a Scots city after a man was spotted with a bladed weapon.
Officers swooped on the Calder area of Edinburgh this morning.
Locals raised concerns over the incident on social media, with some saying schools in the area have been locked down.
One person said: “School on lock down as well. Hope everyone is okay.”
Another added: “The police are dealing with it now. Armed response was here an hour ago.”
Parents of pupils at Wester Hailes High School were sent a text informing them of the incidnet.
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It read: “The school is in lockdown following an incident in the community this morning.
“The children are safe. We will update you in 30 minutes. Thank you.”
Locals have been urged to avoid the area as police, including firearms officers, are at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon.
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“Police, including firearms officers, are in attendance.”
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