The response began at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (October 6)

Emergency services were called to a residential street in the south of Edinburgh amid an ongoing incident.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene on Burdiehouse Terrace at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, October 6.

Police cars were among the emergency service response at an incident on Burdiehouse Terrace on Tuesday evening. | Breaking News & Crime in Edinburgh, The Lothians, and Fife

Nearby residents became concerned by the heavy response from emergency services, which blocked part of the road.

It is believed that the incident is related to a report of concern for a person who has since been taken to hospital.

Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for further comment.