Shoppers witnessed a dramatic scene as armed police entered a Tesco store in response to reports of a person carrying a weapon. The incident unfolded at Tesco Extra in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh on Friday night, prompting a significant police presence.
Images captured at the scene depict a large police operation at the store, with officers and police vehicles stationed outside. Alongside regular officers, members of a police armed response unit dressed in black were also visible.
Authorities were alerted to the situation at Meadow Place Road around 4 pm following concerns about a woman reportedly in possession of a weapon. Subsequently, a 20-year-old woman was taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident.
Police in Scotland confirmed the attendance of armed response officers as a precautionary measure. The arrested woman has since been released with an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
A police spokesperson stated, “At approximately 4:10 pm on Friday, January 9, we received a report regarding a person with a weapon at Meadow Place Road, Edinburgh. Emergency services responded, leading to the arrest and charging of a 20-year-old woman, who was later released pending a court appearance.”
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