Five people have been arrested following an anti-lockdown protest at an Edinburgh park.
Police swarmed on The Meadows after a large group gathered to demonstrate this afternoon.
Several police vans were spotted at the scene with dozens of officers deployed to try and disperse the crowd.
It is understood the protest was organised by Covid-denial group 'Stand Up Edinburgh'.
Protestors began congregating at the park from around 1pm.
Police say they attempted to engage with attendees to encourage them to go home.
However, five arrests were made.
Superintendent David Robertson of Edinburgh City Division said: “Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage with the public, explain the legislation and guidance, encourage compliance and use enforcement as a last resort.
"We were made aware of a gathering at The Meadows in Edinburgh around 1pm on Saturday, 20 March.
"Officers engaged with the group to encourage them to comply with legislation.
"However, five people were arrested. No fixed penalty notices were issued.
"We continue to ask everyone to do the right thing to stop the spread of the virus.”
