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Edinburgh Knifeman Grins During Standoff
2 Mar
Summary
- A knifeman grinned from a flat window during a police standoff.
- Two people were injured and hospitalized following the attacks.
- Local schools and early years centers were temporarily closed.
An alarming incident in Edinburgh's Calder area concluded with a police standoff after a knifeman injured two people earlier today. The suspect was spotted at a flat window, grinning, as armed officers converged on Calder Gardens. The disturbance began around 8:25 am, leading to a cordon being established outside Cobbinshaw House flats. Two individuals sustained injuries and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for medical attention.
In response to the ongoing situation, local schools and early years centers were temporarily closed to the public on the advice of Police Scotland. Some residents reported the man had attempted to enter a school and a nursery before going into a local shop, causing significant damage. Police confirmed the situation is contained, reassuring the public that there is no wider risk and the incident is not considered terror-related. Enquiries are continuing, with officers remaining in the area.
