Armed cops hunted down a group of teens wielding a crossbow - only to find out it was a toy.
Officers from Police Scotland were contacted by a concerned member of the public who saw the youngsters playing with the weapon in the Dalkieth area on Monday, at around 3.35pm.
Cops tracked the group to the Bonnyrigg area of Midlothian .
On arrival they discovered the crossbow was in fact a toy, and no further action was taken.
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Inspector Helen Miller said: "Officers were called around 3.35pm on Monday 15 April, to reports of a group of teenagers with a crossbow in the Dalkeith area.
"Given the nature of the weapon described, armed officers attended the call and managed to locate the group in the Bonnyrigg area.
"Thankfully the weapon was a toy, and no further action was required.
"The call received from the member of the public was of genuine concern and as such, we have to provide a robust response to ensure the safety of the public is never compromised."
