A police officer has been stabbed in the back in Edinburgh after responding to concerns over a man “threatening to harm himself and others”.
Officers were called to Edinburgh College, in the city’s Granton district, shortly after 9am.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “An officer in attendance sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his back and has been taken by the Scottish Ambulance Service to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.“
The Scottish Ambulance Service said it was called to Edinburgh College’s Granton campus at 9.30am and sent a response unit and ambulance to the scene.
Investigators said the incident was being treated as “isolated” and a man has been detained.
Andrea MacDonald, chair of the Scottish Police Federation, accused forces of “not suitably equipping” officers sent to incidents involving weapons.
"I would like to commend the bravery of all of the police officers who attended this incident, undoubtedly their actions in protecting the public prevented further injuries or even fatalities,” she said.
"However - whilst all details are still to emerge - once again it appears that we have Scottish police officers not suitably equipped to deal with an incident where an individual is armed.
"Our thoughts are with the police officer who was injured and his family and colleagues at this time."
The use of Tasers in Scotland has been more limited than England, with police guarding the Scottish Parliament armed with stun guns for the first time in the wake of the Westminster attack.
There are also more than 200 firearms officers in Scotland, who work on a shift basis 24 hours a day in preparation to be deployed across the country.
Edinburgh College officials declined to comment on the specifics of the attack.
It is the largest college in Scotland, with four campuses formed following a merger of further and high education institutions.
Its Granton campus, formerly known as Telford College, houses courses including construction, performing arts and beauty.
A spokesperson said: “We are assisting Police Scotland with enquiries after an incident at our Granton Campus this morning.
“The college remains open, with classes going ahead today as usual. The safety of our students and staff is our most important consideration and Police Scotland have confirmed this is an isolated incident."
