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Police in Edinburgh probe 'loud bangs' incident Items recovered after 'loud bangs' incident in Newbridge
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A police investigation is under way after reports of loud bangs being heard in an area of Edinburgh. Police in Edinburgh investigating a series of loud bangs in Newbridge have recovered several items from the scene.
Police Scotland said officers were called to Riverside in Newbridge, at about 08:00 after calls about a "suspicious incident". Officers were called to the Riverside area at about 08:00 after calls about a "suspicious incident".
Roads in the area were closed off.Roads in the area were closed off.
A spokesman said several items had been recovered from the scene and there was no immediate risk to public safety. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Several items have been recovered and we would like to reassure the community that there does not appear to be any immediate risk to their safety."
He added: "Cordons have been put in place to safeguard the public while officers from Police Scotland and partner agencies carry out an investigation." She added: "Inquiries are currently ongoing and we would ask anyone with information to come forward."