Edinburgh councillor reassures residents after 'unprecedented' police incident
Cllr Marie-Clair Munro issued a statement after armed police swarmed a residential street in Morningside around 7.50pm on Friday, August 1.
The event took place on Comiston Terrace and saw a 53-year-old man arrested. Due to the "nature of the initial call" armed officers were deployed, according to Police Scotland.
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He was transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for assessment and remains in care of staff at the hospital. He awaits a report to the Procurator Fiscal.
Councillor Munro reassured residents following the ordeal, acknowledging the "serious" and "unprecedented" nature of the incident for the community.
She said: "I want to address the serious incident that occurred in our area last night. While I was closely informed about the situation as it developed, I want to acknowledge that this is an unprecedented event for our community.
"I would like to reassure all residents that the emergency services responded swiftly and effectively to the situation.
"A man has been arrested, and the authorities are continuing their investigations. The safety and well-being of our residents remains my top priority, and I will continue to work closely with the emergency services to ensure that our community remains safe. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.50pm on Friday, 1 August 2025, police attended an address in Comiston Terrace, Edinburgh, following a concern for person.
"A 53-year-old man was subsequently arrested by police and will be the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal. The man has been taken to hospital for assessment and remains in the care of staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
"No one was injured during the incident. Due to the nature of the initial call, armed officers were deployed to the incident."
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