Emergency services have descended on a residential street in Edinburgh after a potentially suspicious item was discovered, forcing residents from their homes.
Restalrig Avenue was closed off on Thursday as police and other emergency personnel moved in to deal with the incident. Locals in the area were evacuated as a precaution while officers assessed the situation.
The street remained cordoned off as emergency teams worked to establish the nature of the item. Residents were unable to return to their properties while the operation was ongoing.
Police Scotland confirmed they were in attendance and that the closure was put in place to ensure public safety. No further details about the nature of the suspicious item were immediately released.
Anyone in the area was urged to avoid Restalrig Avenue and follow the guidance of officers on the ground. The full extent of the evacuation zone was not confirmed but nearby residents reported significant disruption to the surrounding streets.
More updates are expected as the situation develops.