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Armed police have locked down an Edinburgh neighbourhood amid reports of a “man with a bladed weapon”.

Emergency crews, including firearms officers, were deployed to the Calder area of the Scottish capital on Monday morning.

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The incident remains ongoing, with members of the public urged to avoid the area.

No reports of injuries have been made at this time.

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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.”

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