ARMED cops have swarmed a city street after ‘multiple people were stabbed’ by a man spotted carrying two large knives.
Officers swooped on the Calder area of Edinburgh this morning.
Terrifying footage shows a man armed with two huge blades in the street as police arrived at the scene.
Locals say a number of people may have been stabbed, with an emergency response in place since before 9am.
William Ramsay, who lives in the area, said he believed the man with the weapons had entered the stairwell of his building.
He told Press Association: “He smashed the local shop, possibly stabbed two people unconfirmed.
“Armed police, dogs been here for about two hours.”
Residents raised concerns over the incident on social media, with some saying schools in the area have been locked down.
One person said: “School on lockdown as well. Hope everyone is okay.”
Another added: “The police are dealing with it now. Armed response was here an hour ago.”
Parents of pupils at Wester Hailes High School were sent a text informing them of the incidnet.
It read: “The school is in lockdown following an incident in the community this morning.
“The children are safe. We will update you in 30 minutes. Thank you.”
It’s understood that people have been injured in the incident but the details of their condition are currently unknown
Locals have been urged to avoid the area as police, including firearms officers, are at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon.
“Police, including firearms officers, are in attendance.”
