Five men arrested after helicopter and armed police rush to disturbance allegedly involving weapons in Dalkeith

One man was mildly injured.

Five men were arrested yesterday after armed police and a helicopter were called to a site in Old Dalkeith Colliery.

Police rushed to the scene around 11.30pm after several calls about a disturbance allegedly involving weapons and a vehicle.

Five men aged 19, 25, 29, 33 and 54 were arrested and charged.

One man was mildly injured but did not need medical treatment.

The men are due to appear at the Sheriff Court on January 8.

They will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal