Four men arrested after incident which saw group brandish knives in Asda supermarket car park
Four more people, including three teenagers, have been arrested in connection with a major disturbance in the Jewel area of Edinburgh.
The males, aged 20, 19, 18 and 15, have been arrested and charged with assault, possession of weapons, and breach of the peace.
The incident took place at around 4.30pm on Wednesday, February 25.
An 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were previously arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Police were called to the scene at ASDA at The Jewel after receiving reports of a group of males with weapons causing a disturbance in the area.
A shocking video shared online showed six masked males fighting near the petrol station at the supermarket while brandishing what appeared to be knives. There were no injuries reported.
Following the shocking incident, Kate Campbell, SNP councillor for the ward, said: “It’s horrifying to hear about this incident. I’ve contacted the police to ask what they are doing to reassure residents and ensure public safety.
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“I know local people will be worried so it’s important that we understand what steps have been taken by the police to make sure our communities are safe.”
Chief Inspector Alison Macdonald said: “I’d like to thank the public for their assistance during our enquiries.
“This type of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Officers are committed to tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in the local community. Targeted patrols will continue to deter and detect any criminality.
“Anyone with any concerns should speak to local officers or contact us through 101.”