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Armed Police Respond to Weapon Incident at Edinburgh Tesco

1/11/2026

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Armed police responded to a reported weapon incident at a Tesco Extra in Edinburgh on January 9 around 4:10 PM after authorities were alerted about a 20-year-old woman carrying a weapon.
Photos show a large police presence, including armed units.
The woman was arrested and charged, then released on an undertaking to appear in court.
Police said the response was precautionary and followed a Plymouth incident near schools.

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Armed police responded to a reported weapon incident at a Tesco Extra in Edinburgh on January 9 around 4:10 PM after authorities were alerted about a 20-year-old woman carrying a weapon.
Photos show a large police presence, including armed units.
The woman was arrested and charged, then released on an undertaking to appear in court.
Police said the response was precautionary and followed a Plymouth incident near schools.