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Roads have been closed off in Newbridge after police were called at 8am this morning following reports of a series of loud bangs.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to Riverside, Newbridge at around 8am on Sunday following reports of a suspicious incident.

“It is understood a series of loud bangs were heard in the area.

“Cordons have been put in place to safeguard the public while officers from Police Scotland and partner agencies carry out an investigation.”

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.