Teen 'with weapon' among six arrests during Hogmanay celebrations

The 17-year-old male was also arrested in connection with a hate crime.

Teen ‘with weapon’ among six arrests during Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrationsGetty Images

Six men were arrested during Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations.

One of the arrests involved a 17-year-old male who was allegedly found on Frederick Street with an “offensive weapon”. He was further arrested in connection with a hate crime.

Three other men, aged 22, 26 and 42, were arrested for minor public order offences and a 37-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding warrant. 

Another man was charged in connection with “offences relating to flying a drone”.

Airspace restrictions were in force for unmanned aircraft to fly below 2,000ft above sea level within one nautical mile of Edinburgh Castle from 6pm on Wednesday until 2am on Thursday.

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Last updated Jan 2nd, 2026 at 11:52

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