Edinburgh Police raced to the scene this morning after being alerted to a man allegedly carrying a bladed item in a busy residential area.
It is believed that the incident happened today (March 4) at 8.40am in the Bonnington Street area of Leith near Parkside Primary School.
Officers say that a 38-year-old man was arrested shortly after they were alerted to the danger.
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Police Scotland have confirmed that no one was injured during the incident and an investigation into what happened is currently taking place.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a man in possession of a bladed item in the Bonnington Street area of Leith in Edinburgh around 8.40am on Friday, 4 March.
“Officers attended and a 39-year-old man was arrested a short time later in connection with the incident.
“Nobody was injured and enquiries are ongoing.”