Man arrested after incident in Edinburgh's Cowgate which saw police close road
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after an incident in Edinburgh’s Cowgate sparked a major emergency response.
Police and fire crews descended on the city centre street at around 2pm on Wednesday, November 12, following reports of concern for a person.
The road was taped off at the junction with Blair Street and images taken at the scene showed multiple police vehicles as well as a fire engine in attendance.
Officers could also be seen standing guard at the cordon and advising members of the public.
Speaking earlier, a witness told the Evening News: “There is a police riot van on the road and officers everywhere. They’ve got shields and things and the road is closed. “
Police Scotland this evening said police were called to reports of ‘concern for a person’ and a man had been arrested.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.05pm on November 12, we received a report of concern for a person on Cowgate in Edinburgh. Emergency services attended.
“A 40-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”