Armed police swoop on flat

Armed police swooped on Saturday evening amid reports of a man with a '˜gun' in a Harrison Road flat.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jan 2017, 13:43 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2017, 12:01 BST
Armed police gathered at Tynecastle HS before the raidArmed police gathered at Tynecastle HS before the raid
Armed police gathered at Tynecastle HS before the raid

The specialist team stormed the property around 11pm – but discovered only legally owned weapons used in sport.

Police and other emergency services had gathered at Tynecastle High School before the raid.

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A police spokesman said: “We urge the public to remain vigilant with regards to firearms and anyone with concerns can call Police Scotland on 101 or report these anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”