A major police investigation has been launched after a gun was fired at an Edinburgh house during a shocking attack.
Officers were called to the scene on Burdiehouse Drive at around 8.40pm on Friday, August 20 following reports of ‘gunshots’ heard in the area.
A window of the property was damaged during the incident however no reports of any injuries have been made, Edinburgh Live reports.
Specialist forensic officer s remain at the scene on Saturday with detectives appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
One resident told Edinburgh Live: “Gunshots were fired at a house window. Burdiehouse Drive in lockdown. Police are still on the scene.”
Detective Sergeant Alan Sharp, Corstorphine CID, said: "Around 8.40 pm on Friday, 20 August, 2021, officers were called following a report of a firearm discharged outside an address in Burdiehouse Drive, Edinburgh.
"A window of the house was damaged.
“It is not known at this time if the house was occupied, however, we have had no reports of anyone being injured.
"Officers, including forensic officers, remain at the scene. Enquiries are continuing.
"Police will be in the area to provide public reassurance and they can be approached about any concerns or information.
“Alternatively, please call police via 101 quoting reference number 3555 of Friday, 20 August, 2021 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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