Police are following a ‘positive line of enquiry’ after reports of a man with a knife at a property in Pennywell Gardens yesterday, Monday 23 June 2025.
Armed officers were called to the scene shortly after 8pm last night.
The man had left prior to their arrival and there were no reports of any injuries.
A police spokesperson said: “Around 8.05pm on Monday, 23 June, 2025, we received a report of a man with a knife at a property in the West Pilton area of Edinburgh.
“There were no reports of any injuries. The man left prior to police arrival.
“Officers, including firearms officers attended and a search was conducted at a property on Pennywell Gardens.
“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are following a positive line of enquiry.”
