Four more charged over Edinburgh Asda car park knife brawl

Four suspects have been charged, bringing the total to six after armed police were called to an Asda car park in Edinburgh following reports that a large group was seen brandishing knives.

Emergency services were called to a report of males with weapons causing a disturbance in a car park in The Jewel area of Edinburgh around 4.20pm on Wednesday.

Footage shared on social media showed a large gang brandishing what appears to be knives at each other before fleeing.

Armed police attended, and a search was carried out. Two males, aged 17 and 18, have been arrested and charged in connection with assault to endangerment of life, breach of the peace and weapons offences.

Officers have since charged four other males aged 20, 19, 18, and 15 in connection with the incident.

They are due to appear in court at a later date.

Chief inspector Alison Macdonald said: “I’d like to thank the public for their assistance during our enquiries.

“This type of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Officers are committed to tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in the local community. Targeted patrols will continue to deter and detect any criminality.

“Anyone with any concerns should speak to local officers or contact us through 101.”