Five men and one woman charged in connection with 'targeted' abduction of man

Six people have been charged in connection with the “targeted” abduction of a man in Edinburgh.

Police say around 10.30pm on Thursday, officers received a report that a man had been abducted in the Canonmills area of the city.

A 22-year-old man was later traced in the Longniddry area of East Lothian on Friday and taken to hospital as a precaution.

Five men – aged 21, 21, 22, 23 and 45 – and a 40-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.

They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

The A198 which was closed between Coal Road and the junction for Cunningham Court, has since reopened.

Officers believe it was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the wider public.

Detective Inspector Robbie Wallace said: “We understand an incident of this nature will be concerning but please be assured our enquiries are ongoing.

“Police will remain in the Longniddry area while this investigation continues, and anyone with any concerns or information can approach these officers.”

Anyone with any information or concerns can contact police on 101, quoting incident 3944 of Thursday, August 13.