Pharmacy armed siege is over
An armed siege at a pharmacy in Edinburgh involving several hostages is over. Police say a woman who was detained has been taken to hospital "after becoming ill." Officers said a Taser was used to apprehend a man.
Armed siege at Edinburgh city centre pharmacy
Police have surrounded a pharmacy in Edinburgh in an armed stand-off with a man and woman.
A large section of the city's Royal Mile has been sealed off by emergency services dealing with the "significant" incident.
Officers said the man and woman causing the disturbance were believed to have a bladed weapon.
Reports that staff had been taken hostage at the Royal Mile Pharmacy were unconfirmed.
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