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Police Respond to Armed Incident on Niddrie House Avenue, Edinburgh
Armed police were deployed to Niddrie House Avenue in Edinburgh on Sunday evening, September 13, 2026, following reports of a man wielding a bladed weapon. Officers arrived on the scene shortly after 8.50pm to address what was described as a ‘stand-off’.
According to a spokesperson from Police Scotland, the situation escalated, resulting in an officer sustaining injuries and being taken to hospital for assessment. The man involved in the incident was located, arrested, and subsequently also transported to a hospital.
Details from the scene indicated a significant police presence, including two Volvo SUVs with armed officers. A large section of Niddrie House Avenue was cordoned off, drawing a crowd of approximately two dozen local residents who observed the unfolding events.
The local community was alerted by the arrival of multiple police vehicles, with one witness noting, “About two or three cars arrived then a big police van came and they shut off the street to cars and taped it off. I heard shouting from one of the flats so I think someone is refusing to come out.”
Police have confirmed that the man has been charged and is set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. No further injuries were reported at the scene.
