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Iona Young

Edinburgh emergency services race to Arthur's Seat due to 'concern for a person'

Emergency services in Edinburgh raced to Arthur's Seat on Monday afternoon due to an ongoing incident at the park.

Police received reports of concern for a person around 4.55pm in Holyrood Park.

A Police Scotland helicopter was deployed to the scene, with other emergency services on the ground.

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The incident is ongoing and it is unclear if anyone has been injured. Approximately an hour before the Maritime and Coastguard agency also sped to the area to rescue a man with an injured left by helicopter.

He has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and the incidents are not connected.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.55pm on Monday, 27 February, 2023, we were called to a report of a concern for person at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh."

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They added: "Emergency services are in attendance."

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