Teenager, 15, charged in connection with 'possessing knife' on street

Emergency services were called to the Ferry Road area of Edinburgh.

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A teenager has been charged in connection with allegedly possessing a knife in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the Ferry Road area of the capital at around 3.40pm on Thursday after reports of a person with a weapon.

There were no reported injuries during the incident.

Officers charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with the incident. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the Ferry Road area of Edinburgh at around 3.40pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, following a report of a person in possession of a weapon.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, May 16, 2025.”

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