Woman and baby taken to hospital and man arrested following disturbance

A 38-year-old woman and baby were taken to hospital following an incident on St Leonard’s Street yesterday Saturday 21 June 2025. 

Armed police officers were called to reports of a disturbance on the street at around 9am.  

The road was closed off to the public and several properties were evacuated. 

Locals were urged to stay in their homes.

Officers later confirmed that a 46-year-old man had been arrested and he is due to appear in court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9am on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, we were called to a report of a disturbance at a property on St Leonard’s Street, Edinburgh. 

“Specialist officers, including firearms officers, attended and a 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with causing a disturbance. 

“A 38-year-old woman and a baby were taken to hospital as a precaution. 

“The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 23 June, 2025. 

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”