Armed police in Edinburgh respond to man with bladed weapons, triggering lockdowns and emergency alerts.

Armed police have locked down parts of west Edinburgh’s Calder area after reports of a man carrying bladed weapons, prompting an emergency response with firearms officers and police dogs. Multiple incidents, including a damaged convenience store and possible stabbings near a primary school, were reported before 9 a.m. on March 2, 2026. Residents were told to stay indoors, and the Wester Hailes Education Centre went into lockdown. At least six police vehicles were seen near Cobbinshaw House, a high-rise building, with authorities urging the public to avoid the area. Police Scotland confirmed the presence of armed officers, but no injuries or suspect details were confirmed. The situation remains active and under investigation.