Man charged over incident involving bladed weapon in Edinburgh

A man has been charged following an incident involving a bladed weapon in Edinburgh.

Police were called to a disturbance on Drum Street in the Ferniehill area of the city around 7pm on Tuesday.

STV News understands a bladed weapon was involved.

A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital and was later charged in connection with the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Tuesday, October 20, police were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance in Drum Street, Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital to be checked over.

“He was subsequently charged in connection with the incident and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 21.”