POLICE are appealing for information following a report of a firearm discharge in Edinburgh.
Around 9.15pm last night (Friday, 23 October, 2026), a report was received a firearm had been discharged towards a window at a bar on Gilmerton Road.
One person suffered an injury, which was treated at the scene.
Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no one was traced and an investigation into the circumstances are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: “I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“At this stage we are treating the incident as targeted but any actions like this are extremely reckless and put the safety of the public at risk.
“I am appealing to anyone who has any information, or saw something suspicious in the area, to come forward and speak with officers.
“We would also be keen to speak with anyone who has dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area which captures anything of note.
“A police presence will be in the area as our enquiries progress and anyone with concerns or information is encouraged to approach our officers.
“You can also call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3277 of 23 October, 2026 or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
