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Police have swarmed to a street in the centre of Edinburgh with members of the public warned to “avoid” the area.
Cops locked down the area, at a busy street in Edinburgh city centre, as several police response vehicles were visible at the site.
Police tape could be seen cordoning off the street on George IV Bridge near the Central Lending Library and the National Library of Scotland.
Police have also warned that Cowgate is shut, bringing nightlife to a halt on two of the Scottish capital’s busiest streets to a halt on Friday evening, Edinburgh Live reports.
Photos show traffic cones in place to prevent vehicles from entering the street from the Royal Mile as officers attended the incident.
Police have warned locals to “please avoid the area” while confirming they are responding to a concern for a person incident on Cowgate.
The Mirror has contacted Police Scotland for further information.
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