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<\/p>\nTwo males, aged 17 and 15, have been charged after two youths were spotted with machetes in Edinburgh city centre.<\/p>\n
11:09, 17 Jan 2026Updated 11:12, 17 Jan 2026<\/p>\n
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The youth was spotted with a machete on Rose Street (Image: Alan Simpson Photography)<\/p>\n
Two teens have been charged after being spotted with machetes in Edinburgh city centre during broad daylight.<\/p>\n
Emergency crews raced to Rose Street in the capital at around 4pm on Friday, January 16, after passers-by were visibly shocked by two youths carrying b<\/a>laded weapons.<\/p>\n In a picture, which was shared with the Record, a boy can be seen wearing black and grey clothing, a balaclava and Nike Air Max trainers. In his right hand, he can be seen clutching what appears to be a huge machete<\/a>.<\/p>\n Videos posted on social media showed a male confronting another, who was donning a black hooded jacket, backpack and also holding a machete. The pair engage in a stand-off before dispersing from the scene. Those who were walking up Hanover Street could be seen watching in shock as he walked past them with the large blade.<\/a><\/p>\n Officers from Police Scotland have now arrested and charged <\/a>two males, aged 17 and 15, after specialist firearms officers raced to the scene. No one was reported as injured.<\/p>\n The 17-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, January 19. The 15-year-old will be reported to the relevant youth justice authorities.<\/p>\n Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: \u201cWe are grateful for the support shown by the public to our investigation so far.<\/p>\n \u201cFurther enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. I would urge anyone who may have been in the area at the time and has not yet spoken to police to get in touch.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can call 101, quoting reference 1999 of 16 January, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.\u201d<\/p>\n A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Two males, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested and charged after a report of people with bladed weapons seen in Edinburgh city centre. Officers, including specialist firearms officers, were called to Rose Street around 2.55pm on Friday, 16 January, 2026.<\/p>\n “No one was reported as injured. The 17-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 19 January. The 15-year-old will be reported to the relevant youth justice authorities.”<\/p>\n Rose Street<\/a> is a historic, narrow, cobbled lane in Edinburgh’s New Town.<\/p>\n It is famous for its dense concentration of pubs and independent shops, earning it the nickname “The Amber Mile”.<\/p>\n Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n