Edinburgh locals 'forced' to stay inside as 'riot police' lock down building
Residents on an Edinburgh street have been claimed Police Scotland officers told them 'to stay inside' after riot police locked down their street.
Officers closed off St Leonards Street on Saturday morning, with officers in riot suits seen patrolling the street and talking to an individual in one of the flats above.
One passer-by told Edinburgh Live: "Swat team and dogs deployed to the building. Negotiators arriving just now. The rest of the building has been evacuated.
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"A man occasionally appears at the top floor window, seemingly conversing with officers below, whilst drinking a cup of tea ! All other neighbours are being forced to stay indoors."
Images of the street show around eight police vehicles and one Scottish Ambulance Service special response unit in attendance.
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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