Police officers injured in bus confrontation outside Edinburgh car dealership
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the mid-morning incident
Two police officers were injured as they confronted a man following an incident on a bus outside a car dealership in Newbridge.
Police descended on a bus stop in front of the Mercedes-Benz showroom after being called to reports of a disturbance on a Lothian bus on Edinburgh Road at around 10:30am this morning.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested over the incident which saw both police and paramedics in attendance.
Both officers had to be treated by paramedics for their injuries.
The Scottish Ambulance Services have been contacted for more information.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.35am on Friday, 6 November, 2026, we were called to a disturbance involving a man on a bus in the Edinburgh Road area of Edinburgh.
“A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.”
We will share more updates as we get them.