Two charged after armed police descend on Edinburgh Asda car park amid 'knife incident'

Two suspects have been charged after armed police were called to an Asda car park in Edinburgh following reports that a large group was seen brandishing knives.

Emergency services were called to a report of males with weapons causing a disturbance in a car park in The Jewel area of Edinburgh around 4.20pm on Wednesday.

Footage shared on social media showed a large gang brandishing what appears to be knives at each other before fleeing.

Armed police attended, and a search was carried out. Two males, aged 17 and 18, have been arrested and charged in connection with assault to endangerment of life, breach of the peace and weapons offences.

Police said there were no reported injuries, but extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Chief Inspector Alison Macdonald said: “We are treating this as a targeted attack and extensive enquiries are continuing to trace others involved.

“This type of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Officers are committed to tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in the local community. Targeted patrols will continue to deter and detect any criminality.

“Anyone with any concerns should speak to local officers or contact us through 101.”