Man arrested following police stand-off over stabbing

3 Mar 2026 • 12:55 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of west Edinburgh.
  • Two people were injured: a man with non-life-threatening stab wounds and a woman with a head laceration not believed to be caused by a bladed weapon.
  • The incident prompted a police response that included armed officers and the cordoning off of Cobbinshaw House tower block.
  • Nearby schools and nurseries were locked down as a precaution before reopening, with the public initially advised to stay away from the area.
  • Police Scotland confirmed the incident was contained, reassured the public there is no ongoing wider risk, and two patients were transported to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

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