Edinburgh police swoop on sleepy street after ‘shooting’ at a property
Police in Edinburgh have swooped on a quiet estate following reports of a 'shooting at a house'.
Greendykes Road, at the Craigmillar Castle Avenue side, is currently closed after police[1] received a report of a disturbance[2] at around 10.15am on Thursday, November 2.
Two police vans have been spotted as a cordon has been erected around a row of houses[3] on the quiet street. Several officers have also been seen standing next to the taped-off area. Armed officers are also believed to have been scrambled.
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A source informed Edinburgh Live that there was an incident involving a firearm at an address on the road as the scene remains locked down five hours later. They added: "There were reports of a shooting at a property and officers were called."
One eye witness, who was out walking when they came across the incident, said: "I live in the area and was just off on a walk when I saw a road closed sign and a police van with tape across the street.
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"In the distance there was another police car and I could see at least two officers standing next to the cordon. No cars of pedestrians could get past from what I could see, they were all being asked to turn around or go down the next street."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.15am on Thursday, 2 November, 2023, police received a report of a disturbance on Greendykes Road, Edinburgh.
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"There were no injuries and enquiries, which are at a very early stage, are ongoing. The road is currently closed and officers remain in the area."
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