Edinburgh’s Cowgate area has been closed due to reports of concern for a person.

Emergency services were called to the incident at around 7.50pm on Friday.

Members of the public are urged to avoid the area at this time.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Cowgate, Edinburgh is closed due to a report of concern for a person.

“Please avoid the area.”

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