Police officer taken to hospital after 'disturbance' involving bladed weapon in Edinburgh housing scheme
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
A police officer has been taken to hospital following an alleged “disturbance” involving a bladed weapon in a housing scheme in Niddrie on Sunday evening.
Police, including firearms officers, were called to Niddrie House Avenue at around 8.50pm, following reports of a man in possession of a bladed weapon.
A section of the street was cordoned off amid a stand-off, while concerned residents watched on.
On Monday morning, police confirmed a man had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, and was taken to hospital.
He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
A police officer was also taken to hospital to be checked by medics after suffering injuries during the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.50pm on Sunday, 13 September, 2026, we received a report of a man causing a disturbance in possession of a bladed weapon on Niddrie House Avenue, Edinburgh.
“Officers, including firearms officers, attended and the man was traced and arrested in connection and subsequently taken to hospital.
“One officer was injured during the incident and was taken to hospital for assessment. No other injuries were reported.
“The man has since been charged and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 15 September, 2026.”