Public warned to avoid Calder in Edinburgh after reports of man with bladed weapon

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Public warned to avoid Calder in Edinburgh after reports of man with bladed weapon

Police have warned the public to avoid part of Edinburgh following “reports of a man with a bladed weapon”.

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Locals say a number of people may have been stabbed, with an emergency response in place since before 9am.
Armed police are at the incident in Calder in the west of the city.
A statement from Police Scotland said: “The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon.

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Date: March 2, 2026