Police in Edinburgh have thanked the public for their assistance and co-operation during last night’s DJ Hardwell gig at Ingliston.
Over 7,500 people were in attendance at the Royal Highland Showground for the event, which ran from 6pm to 4am and a large policing operation was put in place to keep people safe.
During the concert one man was arrested for obstructing officers and twenty people will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for drug offences.
Policing activities at the gig were carried out as part of Operation Wolf to detect and deter criminal activity and specialist resources including drug detection dogs were deployed within the venue.
In addition, a private ambulance service provided treatment to anyone requiring medical attention.
One female was taken to hospital as a precaution after confirming to ambulance staff that she had taken ecstasy. There are no concerns for her long-term health.
No other offences were reported to police.
Superintendent Matt Richards, who leads on Operation Wolf activities in Edinburgh said: “Considerable planning was undertaken by Police Scotland, event organisers and partner agencies to ensure the music fans in attendance could enjoy the atmosphere in safe surroundings.
“I would like to thank the vast majority of those within the venue for their conduct during the event.
“A relatively small number of offences were detected and these will be progressed accordingly. However, most people demonstrated a willingness to work alongside police and adhere to the terms and conditions of entry that were set by the organisers.
“Police Scotland has extensive experience in facilitating major events and through Operation Wolf activities during the concert, we were able to tackle criminal activity and keep people safe.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
