Teenager arrested after disturbance involving ‘offensive weapon’ in Edinburgh’s West End
A teenager has been arrested following a ‘disturbance’ in Edinburgh’s West End.
The incident happened in Shandwick Place at around 1.45pm on Thursday, March 12. Police later arrested a 15-year-old boy ‘in connection with carrying an offensive weapon’.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.45pm on Thursday, 12 March, 2026 we received a report of a disturbance at Shandwick Place, Edinburgh.
“Officers attended a 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with carrying an offensive weapon. Enquiries are ongoing.”