Person injured after shots fired at Edinburgh pub window

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 11:28 · Archive

One person was injured after shots were fired at a pub window in Edinburgh on Friday night.

One person was injured after shots were fired towards the window of the Robin's Nest pub on Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, at about 21:15 on Friday. Police believe the incident was targeted. The injured person was treated at the scene.

Officers carried out a search of the area but no one was traced. An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: 'I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.' He added that whilst the incident is being treated as targeted, 'any actions like this are extremely reckless and put the safety of the public at risk'.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed something suspicious in the area. They are also asking for anyone with dashcam or private CCTV footage from the time of the incident to come forward.

A police presence will remain in the area as inquiries progress. Anyone with concerns or information has been encouraged to approach officers.

How it is being reported

• Edinburgh shooting: One person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub windowPolice are treating the incident as ‘targeted’ and investigations are ongoingEdinburgh Evening News · 24 Oct, 11:12
• One injured after shots fired at pub window in EdinburghThe incident, which police believe was targeted, happened on Gilmerton Road at about 21:15 on Friday.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 24 Oct, 11:10
• Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window in 'targeted' incidentThe incident was reported to police at around 9.15pm, and occurred at a bar in Gilmerton Road.The Scotsman · 24 Oct, 10:52

In this story: Edinburgh · Gilmerton Road · Robin's Nest pub · Police Scotland

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