Gun fired at Edinburgh bar window in targeted attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A person was injured after a gun was fired at a bar window in Edinburgh on Friday night in what police are treating as a targeted attack.

One person was injured after a gun was fired at the window of a bar on Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh at around 9.15pm on Friday. The bar, the Robin's Nest, was locked down by police following the incident. The person injured was treated at the scene.

Police attended and searched the area, but no one was traced in connection with the shooting. Police Scotland are treating the incident as targeted. Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: 'I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident. At this stage we are treating the incident as targeted but any actions like this are extremely reckless and put the safety of the public at risk.'

Police are appealing for information from anyone who saw something suspicious in the area. They are also keen to speak with anyone who has dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area. A police presence remained in the area as inquiries continued. Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3277 of 23 October 2026, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• One injured after shooting at Edinburgh pub as police probe 'targeted attack'Police have appealed for information after a shot was fired at the bar on Gilmerton Road at around 9.15pm on Friday.Daily Record · 24 Oct, 10:34
• Gun fired at Scottish bar window leaving one injured in 'targeted' attackA PERSON has been injured after a gun was fired towards a window at a bar in Edinburgh on Friday night.The National · 24 Oct, 10:31

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