DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Edinburgh yesterday morning.
At around 3:05am officers received a report of a firearm possibly being discharged in the city’s Niddrie area.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after, but no arrests were made and there were no reports of any injuries.
Enquiries into the shocking incident remain ongoing with police undertaking a door-to-door investigation and trawling CCTV footage.
A white BMW 1 series car was spotted in the area around the time the firearm was discharged with officers urging anyone who saw the vehicle to come forward.
Around 4:30am on Thursday, 20 March a similar vehicle was found in Main Street in the Dalmeny area of Edinburgh.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish if the vehicle is linked to the gunfire incident in Niddrie.
The vehicle has been seized by officers with a forensic examination set to be carried out on the car.
Detective Inspector Martin Smith said: “We believe this was a targeted attack and are following a number of lines of enquiry.
“A dedicated team of officers are working to trace whoever is responsible for this reckless act as quickly as possible.
“From our enquiries so far, we believe this incident may be linked to groups who are actively targeting each other.
“We understand this incident will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we are working hard to trace those involved.”
Turning his attention to the car involved, Detective Inspector Smith continued: “We would urge anyone with information on this car, or anyone with dash-cam, doorbell footage or personal footage, to review it and get in touch with officers.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who saw the car in Niddrie Marischal Crescent or the Dalmeny area.
“Please think back – did you see this car? Or did you see anything suspicious in the area around the time?
“If you have any information at all, please contact us.
“Plain-clothed and uniform officers will remain in the area while our investigations continue.
“Anyone with any concerns, or any information, can approach these officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident number 0281 of Thursday, 20 March, 2025 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.