Under siege in Edinburgh: Walked down the street with two bloody knives then barricaded himself in a flat

Residents claim that he broke into a local store and that the knives he had were soaked in blood. One of the neighbors immediately ran towards him with a metal rod after noticing that two of his legs were stuck to his hands. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said:

‘He broke into a local shop, it is possible that he stabbed two people, but this has not been confirmed. Armed police and dogs are always here. about two o’clock.’

Tried to go to school and kindergarten.

The incident happened near several schools.

According to one resident, Abigail Clegg, the man ‘tried to go to school, swinging’ before he was chased away.

– Then he entered the store. He destroyed the shop, there is a mess inside – she said.

Due to the situation, schools and early childhood centers in the area are closed on the advice of Police Scotland. The city authorities have confirmed that all nearby Council facilities are temporarily closed, while the police action continues.

Coffeeć closed, the neighborhood in shock

The man was also seen behind the local Brunch cafe between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Fearing for their own safety, the employees briefly closed the bar. The footage from the scene shows the suspect standing at the window of the apartment and smiling while the police siege continues under the building. About a hundred people gathered in front of the building, and some shouted at him.

– An earlier incident in the Calder area of ​​Edinburgh is now under control and there is not considered to be a wider risk to the public. The incident is not being treated as a terrorist incident. Police received a report of a man with a cold weapon in Calder Gardens at around 8.25am. Specialized forces, including armed police officers, are in a nearby building and the investigation is ongoing. Two people were injured and taken to the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. I understand that this is an upsetting event for the local community. I want to assure the public that the police officers will remain in the area while the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or concerns can contact the police or call 101, Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said.

Scottish Ambulanceć she confirmed that they sent three ambulances to the field and that they transported two injured people to the hospital.