Police launch hunt for man spotted with knife in city street

Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Dalry’s Caledonian Road at around 3.30pm on Saturday.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was spotted with a knife in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Dalry’s Caledonian Road at around 3.30pm on Saturday.

Officers attended and carried out a full search of the area, but there was no trace of the man.

The suspect was described as black, and around 6ft with a stocky build.

Police said he was wearing a hat, black puffer-style jacket with a fur trim, and black trousers.

Chief inspector Mark Hamilton, local area commander, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the description of this man, or anyone who was in the area at the time.”

If you have dashcam or CCTV footage that could help the investigation, call 101.

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