An investigation is underway after police received a report of a person in possession of a knife in the Gracemount area last night Monday 27 July 2026. 

Around 7.45pm officers were called to Gracemount Drive but following a search of the area no-one was traced. 

Officers said that their enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.45pm on Monday, 27 July, 2026, officers received a report of a person believed to be in possession of a knife on Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh. 

“Officers attended and searched the area, however, there was no trace. 

“Enquiries are ongoing.”