Armed police and dog units swoop in on street for raid

Officers locked down Lochend Avenue in Edinburgh on Sunday morning.

Armed police and dog units swoop in on street for raidSNS Group

Armed police have swooped in on an Edinburgh street as part of a “pre-planned operation”.

Dog units have also been called to a property in Lochend Avenue within the city’s Leith area on Sunday morning.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Officers are currently in attendance at an address in Lochend Avenue, Edinburgh, as part of a pre-planned operation. 

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code