Riot police in six-hour siege at house
A 30-year-old man was detained at Gunnet Court, Muirhouse, following a stand-off which lasted nearly six hours.
The suspect allegedly refused to allow police into the house, and officers were concerned about the welfare of a woman within.
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Hide AdA police spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a public order incident at Gunnet Court.
“The incident was reported to police today at 2.30am and was resolved at around 8am.
“No one was injured as a result of the incident.
“A 30-year-old man has been detained and enquiries are currently ongoing.”