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Edinburgh Live
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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh emergency services race to city centre casino after concerns for man

A man was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after an incident at a casino in Edinburgh city centre.

Footage emerged online of the man being carried out on a medical bed by ambulance crews at the Admiral Casino on Shandwick Place.

Police officers were also at the scene, but Police Scotland confirmed there was no criminality that took place and they were assisting the Scottish Ambulance Service.

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The incident occurred around 9pm on Wednesday, with the man being rushed to hospital afterwards.

Although it is currently unclear what caused the alarm to be raised, the man appeared motionless while being looked after by paramedics.

From the footage, one passer-by approaches the building, which is located between Bank of Scotland and Specsavers at the start of the busy Shandwick Place.

The man is being wheeled out of the Admiral Casino store by several paramedics with a blanket around him and his bag on his legs.

Police officers are also providing assistance in carrying the person out of the shop and towards the ambulance.

The amusement centre is typically open 24 hours a day and is home to slot machines and a traditional casino.

The Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment on this incident.

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