At least two people were injured in a knife attack in a residential area of the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Monday. The local police informed about it, writes TASR based on a Reuters report.
- A knife attack took place in a residential area of Edinburgh on Monday.
- At least two people suffered injuries of unknown extent during the attack.
- The injured were taken to the hospital, the condition remains officially unspecified.
- Police quickly stabilized the incident and ruled out any immediate continuing danger.
- They did not preliminarily evaluate the case as terrorist, the police are still present.
A number of police officers intervened at the site since the morning hours. The injured were taken to the hospital, their health status is not yet known. Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said that the situation was quickly brought under control and there is no immediate danger.
According to him, the case is probably not related to terrorism. Witnesses say the man had knives in both hands and threatened people in a local store as well. Police remain in the area to reassure residents.
