@ramsay_wramsayPolice say they are planning for a gathering in Edinburgh after a knife incident at a block of flats left two people in hospital.
Firearms officers locked down the Calders area of the city on Monday after receiving reports of a man brandishing a “bladed weapon”.
Two people were injured – a man was stabbed and suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” and a woman had a laceration to her head that is “not believed to be caused by a bladed weapon”.
They have since been discharged.
Social media posts suggest there will be anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters gathering in the area on Friday evening.
Officers say they are aware of the plans.
Chief superintendent David Robertson said: “We are aware of a planned gathering due to take place in the Calders area of Edinburgh on the evening of Friday, March 6, 2026.
“Should it be required, officers will be on hand to ensure the safety of those in attendance and mitigate disruption to the wider community.”
Emergency services were called to Calder Gardens at around 8.30am on Monday. Armed police sealed off the area, and local nurseries and schools were locked down.
Footage circulating on social media appeared to show a man walking in the area holding two large knives, as well as a shop which had been damaged.
A man of a similar description was later seen at the Cobbinshaw House tower block, looking out of a window.
Around seven hours later, armed officers entered the block of flats and later emerged with a man in custody.
Man appears in court over murder bids
Mustafa Kokoneh, whose address was given as Edinburgh, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault to danger of life, breach of the peace, carrying a bladed weapon, possessing an offensive weapon and vandalism.
He did not face any terrorism charges or charges related to hostage taking.
Kokoneh made no plea and is due in court within the next eight days.
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