Edinburgh street locked down as armed police swoop in ongoing incident
Police descended on an Edinburgh street today due to an ongoing incident which saw the road taped off for hours.
Armed police locked down Drum Brae Drive in Edinburgh shortly before 10am on Tuesday, January 13. The road was cordoned off just before the junction with Clermiston Drive.
A 44-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment but the extent of his injuries and his condition are currently unknown.
Images taken at the scene showed the street blocked off with police tape, with multiple police vehicles and officers in the area. A cordon was also in place on a path near Drum Brae Drive.
One resident said he heard sirens on the street early this morning.
Speaking earlier, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.45 am on Tuesday, 13 January, we received a report of a man injured in the Drum Brae Drive area of Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a 44-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
“Officers are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Lothian Buses diverted multiple bus services due to the road closure. The number 1, 17, 21 and 26 services were affected.
The road was closed for eight hours, having reopened shortly before 6pm.