Chemical items discovered in Dalkeith as man arrested: What we know so far

A bomb squad has been investigating a Dalkeith home after a number of 'chemical items of concern' were discovered.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Nov 2018, 11:43 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2018, 07:49 BST
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Here’s what we know so far

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Man arrested after bomb squad called to Dalkeith house

- Police were called to an address in Elmfield Park on Tuesday, 20 November at around 2.10pm due to concerns over chemical items discovered within the property.

Police are continuing their enquiries.Police are continuing their enquiries.
Police are continuing their enquiries.

- As a result of the discovery, the bomb squad unit was called out as was the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service.

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- A 19-year-old man taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

- He has since been arrested in connection with breaching the peace and the assault of two police officers.

- He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

- Chief Inspector Kenny Simpson, area commander for Midlothian, said there is not believed to be any immediate risk to the public.

- Police remain at the property as officers continue to investigate

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