Edinburgh crime: Arrest after man seriously injured in Edinburgh housing scheme 'shooting'

Police said they would be maintaining a presence in the area.

A 36-year-old man who was arrested following a report of a firearm being discharged in Edinburgh has been released pending further enquiry.

Officers were called to Hailesland Gardens, in Wester Hailes, at around 3.40pm on Thursday.

A 23-year-old man was treated in hospital for serious injuries to his arm but they are not thought to be life-threatening. No one else was injured.

A 36-year-old man was later arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.

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Officers, including specialist firearms officers, attended and a search of the area was carried out.

Police said they would be maintaining a presence in the area.

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