Man charged over 'stabbing' incident in Edinburgh which left two in hospital

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A man has been charged after two people were injured in Edinburgh on Monday
The suspect had entered a tower block following the knife attack leading to a stand-off lasting several hours
A man was taken to hospital with stab injuries while a woman suffered a laceration to her head
The incident is not being treated as terror related, police said
Armed police locked down the Calders area of Edinburgh, in the west of the city on Monday morning
Locals attempted to challenge an armed man with a spirit level
Lothian Buses were diverted from the area

A man has been charged after two people were injured in a knife incident in Edinburgh.

Armed police locked down the Calders area of the city on Monday after receiving reports of a man brandishing a “bladed weapon”.

Two people were injured – a man was stabbed and suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” and a woman had a laceration to her head that is “not believed to be caused by a bladed weapon”.

They have since been discharged.

Emergency services were called to Calder Gardens at around 8.30am on Monday. Armed police sealed off the area and local nurseries and school were locked down.

Footage circulating on social media appeared to show a man walking in the area holding two large knives, as well as a shop which had been damaged.

The man wore a cream-coloured top with a black backpack.

A man of a similar description was later seen at the Cobbinshaw House tower block, looking out of a window.

Around seven hours later, armed officers entered the block of flats and later emerged with a man in custody.

The incident is not being treated as terror-related, police said, and a presence will remain within the area.

Officers confirmed they did not receive any reports of a man attempting to enter a nursery or any educational establishment.

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said: “I’m aware misinformation continues to be shared online about this incident which could cause further distress in the local community. I’d like to be clear: we did not receive any reports of a man attempting to enter a nursery or any educational establishment and this was not a hostage situation.

“While we understand what happened was frightening, I’d ask people to avoid speculating about the details and be mindful that false information could affect any future court proceedings.

“We still have a police presence in the area for reassurance and I thank the public for their continued assistance and support.”