Restalrig 'disturbance' involving firearms officers ends in arrest
A 39-year-old man was arrested after a disturbance broke out in Restalrig Crescent
A man has been arrested after firearms officers descended on Restalrig Crescent at around 3pm this afternoon.
According to police, a disturbance broke out after they arrived at a property along the road culminating in an arrest of a 39-year-old man.
The officers were supported by specialist firearms officers.
Police have since left the area, according to a resident who lives nearby.
They said: “It’s crazy it’s so quiet now, you’d never know there were armed police here just a couple hours ago.”
The reason for the police’s arrival at the property is yet to be confirmed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026, officers attended a property on Restalrig Crescent in Edinburgh.
“A disturbance followed and divisional officers were supported by specialist firearms officers.
“A 39-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”
Enquiries into the incident are now ongoing.
We will share more updates as we get them.