Police were called to Cowgate around 6pm on June 15 in response to a report of concern for a person, with a large number of officers currently in attendance.Cara Blackhall and Eve Beattie News Reporter at Daily Record
20:11, 15 Jun 2025
Emergency services at the scene
Police have closed a major street in Edinburgh amid an ongoing incident.
There is currently a large police presence in attendance on Cowgate following a report of concern for a person at around 6pm on June 15.
Emergency services are on the scene, and the public is being advised to avoid the area, reports Edinburgh Live.
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A statement from Police Scotland reads: “Cowgate in Edinburgh is closed in both directions due to a report of concern for a person reported to police around 6pm on Sunday, June 15.
“Emergency services are in attendance and drivers and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.”
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