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Edinburgh Live
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Jacob Farr

Edinburgh police swoop on quiet street before arrest of 41-year-old man

Police swooped on an Edinburgh street on Thursday morning after reports of 'concern for a person'.

They were alerted to the incident on Barn Park Crescent in Wester Hailes just after 9am, with a police presence seen on the street throughout much of the day and into the evening. Officers left the scene at around 8pm, after the arrest of a 41-year-old man.

Local residents saw police tape blocking off the street, with several police cars and a van in attendance.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 9.20am on Thursday, 11 May, 2023, we received a report of concern for a person at a property on Barn Park Crescent, Edinburgh.

"Officers attended and a 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. Enquiries are ongoing."

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