Armed police attend Stenhouse disturbance as woman rushed to hospital
Armed police rushed to a property on Stenhouse Terrace shortly after midday after concerned locals reported a disturbance at a property on the street.
Officers cordoned off the area around the street, but the road has since reopened.
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It is understood the woman’s injuries are not life threatening, however she has been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
A 27-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police were called to an address in Stenhouse Terrace, Edinburgh at around 12.40pm on Monday 21st May after a woman suffered an injury during a disturbance.”
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Hide Ad“The injury is not life threatening and she has received treatment.”
She continued: “An area of the road was cordoned off for a time whilst officers carried out inquiries at the property and a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, further inquiries are ongoing.”
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