Police launch investigation after reports of man with knife in Gracemount area of Edinburgh
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Published 28th Jul 2026, 16:12 GMT
Reports of a person in possession of a knife in the Gracemount Drive area of Edinburgh, sparked a manhunt on Monday evening
Police Scotland said they responded to reports of a man with a knife on Gracemount Drive in Edinburgh at around 7.45pm on Monday evening. Officers rushed to the scene to investigate but found no trace.
Images from the scene show multiple police cars and officers in the area.
A spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.45pm on Monday, 27 July, 2026, officers received a report of a person believed to be in possession of a knife on Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh.
“Officers attended and searched the area, however, there was no trace.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”