Midlothian weapon scare: Police descend on housing estate in Gorebridge after reports of man with weapon

Police trace man to Cadwell Gardens, Gorebridge, but no weapon is found

Police descended on a housing estate in Midlothian on Monday afternoon after reports of a man spotted with a weapon.

Officers went to the resdential area in Gorebridge and traced the man to Cadwell Gardens, but did not find any weapon. Police said their enquiries were continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.30 pm a report was made to police about a man who was believed to be in possession of a weapon. Officers attended and the man was traced to Cadwell Gardens in Gorebridge. However, no weapon was found. Enquiries are continuing."