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Armed man barricaded in city flat Armed man barricaded in city flat
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An armed siege is underway after a man barricaded himself in a flat in central Edinburgh. An armed siege is under way after a man barricaded himself in a flat in central Edinburgh.
Lothian and Borders Police are trying to negotiate with a man who is believed to be armed with a weapon in Roxburgh Street. Lothian and Borders Police are trying to negotiate with the man who is believed to be armed with a weapon in Roxburgh Street.
The man is thought to be alone after barricading himself in the flat. He is thought to be alone after barricading himself in the flat.
Armed police and dog handlers are at the scene and some roads are closed off in the surrounding area. Police began the operation at about 1020 BST.Armed police and dog handlers are at the scene and some roads are closed off in the surrounding area. Police began the operation at about 1020 BST.