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News · 2 March 2026

Armed police swarm Edinburgh street after reports of stabbings

Armed police swarm Edinburgh street after reports of stabbings

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Armed police have descended on the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man wielding two large knives. Several schools, including Wester Hailes High School, have been placed in lockdown to ensure pupil safety. While witnesses claim multiple people may have been stabbed, authorities have not yet confirmed specific casualty numbers. Police Scotland has urged the public to avoid the vicinity while firearms officers deal with the ongoing incident.

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