Armed police locked down Edinburgh's Calder neighborhood following reports of a man with a bladed weapon
The incident occurred on Monday morning, March 2, 2026, in Scotland's capital
Emergency crews including firearms officers have been deployed to the scene
No injuries have been reported as the situation continues to develop
Police Scotland has advised the public to avoid the Calder area
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Armed police and emergency crews, including firearms officers, have locked down the Calder neighborhood in Edinburgh, Scotland on Monday morning, March 2, 2026, following reports of a man armed with a bladed weapon. The incident remains ongoing, with Police Scotland advising the public to avoid the area while officers respond to the potentially dangerous situation. No injuries have been reported at this time, though the presence of armed units indicates the seriousness with which authorities are treating the reports. A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that officers are in attendance and urged residents and visitors to stay away from Calder while the situation unfolds, emphasizing public safety as their primary concern.
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An edged weapon, or bladed weapon, is a hand-to-hand combat weapon with a cutting edge. Bladed weapons include swords, daggers, knives, and bayonets. Edged weapons are used to cut, hack, or slash; some edged weapons (such as many kinds of swords) may also permit thrusting and stabbing.
Police Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Poileas Alba), officially the Police Service of Scotland (Seirbheis Phoilis na h-Alba), is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention in Scotland. It was formed in 2013, through the merging of eight regional police forces in Sc...
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Public told to avoid Calder in Edinburgh as armed police respond to reports of man 'with bladed weapon' Emergency crews, including firearms officers, were deployed to the Calder area of the Scottish capital on Monday morning. Monday 2 March 2026 09:59, UK Why you can trust Sky News Armed police have locked down an Edinburgh neighbourhood amid reports of a "man with a bladed weapon". Emergency crews, including firearms officers, were deployed to the Calder area of the Scottish capital on Monday morning. The incident remains ongoing, with members of the public urged to avoid the area. No reports of injuries have been made at this time. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon. "Police, including firearms officers, are in attendance." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. More on Edinburgh 'Useful idiot' who firebombed Edinburgh businesses in gangland feud jailed Widow of firefighter killed in shop blaze still waiting on decision over 'horrific' death - three years on Fettes College 'shamefully' failed to protect pupils from sexual, physical and emotional abuse, inquiry finds Related Topics: Edinburgh Scotland Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app . You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news. Related Topics Edinburgh Scotland
