Police in Edinburgh cordon off part of city center in response to incident
Police in riot gear cordoned off the Lawnmarket area of Edinburgh's city center Sunday amid reports of man with a bomb strapped to his chest. However, the situation was drawn to a “peaceful conclusion”.
There's apparently a guy with a bomb strapped to his chest on Bank Street in Edinburgh right now. If anyone is near, get away! #Edinburgh
— Morag Robertson (@MoragRobertson) August 28, 2016
Several Twitter users reported a heavy police presence in the Mound area of Edinburgh, with one claiming that the chaos had been instigated by a man who had a bomb strapped to his chest.
@iamjasminex people working nearby aren't allowed to leave work, but no official reports of specifics, just police in riot gear on mound!
— Morag Robertson (@MoragRobertson) August 28, 2016
Reports that the Mound in Edinburgh has been cordoned off due to an "ongoing incident" - source says 12 police cars are on the scene.
— Angus Duncan (@Angus_Duncan) August 28, 2016
Heavy police presence on #themound#edinburgh. Best avoided for now.
— Lauren JohnstonSmith (@yarnoverhook) August 28, 2016
In a statement to RT, Police Scotland confirmed officers cordoned off an area in the Lawnmarket to pedestrians and traffic while they worked to resolve an incident “after receiving a report of concern for a male occupant”.
Police Scotland: Situation in #Edinburgh city centre resolved - reports a man with a device strapped to him are untrue.
— Paul Smith (@Journo_Paul) August 28, 2016
“We can confirm that a disturbance reported at an address in the Lawnmarket earlier today (Sunday) came to a peaceful conclusion at around 4:00pm,” said a spokesperson.
“A man has since been detained in relation to this matter”.
“Local roads have been fully reopened and the public is thanked for their patience and cooperation,” they concluded.
