Police cars were spotted driving across Leith Links this afternoon in pursuit of a group of youths on bikes.
Sunbathers were startled to see police cars driving across the grass towards the play park on the west side of Leith Links as a gaggle of youths reportedly fled on bikes.
One onlooker told Edinburgh Live: “It was just zooming through the actual park on the grass. There were loads of kids, they all took off from the play park area.
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Two cars were spotted chasing the group through the park and in the direction of Leith Walk.
Meanwhile in other breaking news a police incident on North Bridge has seen roads closed and emergency vehicles swarm the area.
Meanwhile in other breaking news a police incident on North Bridge has seen roads closed and emergency vehicles swarm the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.05pm on Monday, 13 July, officers were called to the Leith Links area of Edinburgh following reports of a possible disturbance.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
