Man arrested after early morning 'disturbance' at block of flats

A large number of emergency services personnel were on the scene near the city centre.

A man has been arrested after in connection with a “disturbance” at a block of flats in Edinburgh.

Police responded to reports of a disturbance on Coxfield Lane just off Gorgie Road at around 6am on Friday morning.

A large emergency services presence was on the scene.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Police say enquiries are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 6am on Friday, February 16, 2024, to a report of a disturbance in the Gorgie Road area of Edinburgh.

“Officers attended and a 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection.”

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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