Man, 20, charged in connection with 'disturbance' involving bladed weapon in Gilmerton
The 20-year-old was taken to hospital following the incident.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a “disturbance” involving a bladed weapon in Gilmerton.
Police were called to an incident on Drum Street at around 7pm on Tuesday evening.
Officers arrested a 20-year-old in connection, and he was taken to hospital to be checked over.
The man has now been charged and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 police were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance in Drum Street, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital to be checked over.
“He was subsequently charged in connection with the incident and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026.”