Edinburgh police deal with 'ongoing incident' at Saughton Park

Heavy police presence and ambulance spotted in west of city this afternoon

Police are dealing with an ongoing incident at Edinburgh's Saughton Park this afternoon (Saturday, July 4).

Four police cars and an ambulance were spotted in the area at around 2.30pm.

According to an eyewitness, an ambulance was escorted away from the scene by one police vehicle.

Police are dealing with an ongoing incident at Saughton Park in Edinburgh.

A heavy police presence remains on the scene.

An onlooker said: “Police cars and an ambulance just arrived at Saughton Park.

“Ambulance now away with police escort.”

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

More to follow.

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