Man, 23, charged after two injured in Edinburgh knife disturbance
Last updated 3rd Mar 2026
A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with a knife disturbance in Edinburgh has now been charged.
Police were called to the Calder Gardens area at around 8.25am on Monday following reports of a man with a bladed weapon. Officers - including firearms units - attended the scene.
Two people were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. A man suffered injuries consistent with being stabbed, while a woman sustained a head injury not believed to have been caused by a bladed weapon. Both have since been discharged.
Police say the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
The accused is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said officers are aware that misinformation continues to circulate online and warned it could cause further distress within the local community.
He said police did not receive any reports of a man attempting to enter a nursery or other educational establishment and confirmed the incident was not a hostage situation.
While acknowledging that the events were frightening, he urged people to avoid speculating about the circumstances, warning that false information could impact future court proceedings.
A police presence remains in the area to provide reassurance, and the public has been thanked for its continued support.