Police have cleared a street in the heart of Edinburgh after swarming the area and advising the public to steer clear. The authorities sealed off the location on a bustling street in Edinburgh city center on January 9. Several police vehicles were present at the scene.
In a social media update on X, formerly known as Twitter, Police Scotland Edinburgh announced the reopening of Cowgate in Edinburgh following a reported concern for an individual. They expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation.
No additional details were provided by the police regarding the incident. Earlier, police had cordoned off the street on George IV Bridge near the Central Lending Library and the National Library of Scotland.
Edinburgh Live reported that the closure of Cowgate disrupted the nightlife on two of the city’s busiest streets. Traffic cones were placed to block access from the Royal Mile while officers dealt with the situation.
Authorities urged locals to avoid the area and confirmed that they were responding to an incident involving a person on Cowgate. The Mirror reached out to Police Scotland for further information.