Man, 23, injured in ‘shooting' in Edinburgh as police swarm scene
A MAN has been injured after a shooting in Edinburgh.
Cops were called to reports of gunshots in Hailesland Gardens.
A 23-year-old man has been injured.
He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.40pm on Thursday, 24 July, 2025, we were called to a report of a firearm being discharged in the Hailesland Gardens area of Edinburgh.
"A 23-year-old man has attended hospital for treatment to serious but not life-threatening injuries.
"Officers, including specialist firearms officers, are in attendance and extensive enquiries are ongoing."
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