Man under arrest over ‘firearm’ near school

Police in Edinburgh have opened an investigation into the circumstances that led to a man being arrested on Leith Links.

They were called to reportsofamanwithafirearm on the Links close to St Mary’s primary school around 8:15am yesterday.

Police were keen to stress there had been no risk to the public. It is understood the item was a soft pellet gun.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 24-year-old man has been arrested following the recovery of a weapon at Leith Links. The incident was reported to police around 8:15am … armed officers responded and the man was quickly arrested and taken in to custody. At no point was there any risk to the public.”

Anyonewithinformation can contact Police Scotland on 101.