Two teenagers face charges following a targeted knife incident in an Edinburgh car park, while Police Scotland continues to trace the driver who fled a two-vehicle collision on North Junction Street on 27/02/2026
Edinburgh police are investigating two separate incidents that have unsettled parts of the city but, so far, have not led to any widespread injuries. Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Car-park confrontation: two teenagers charged
Police say a targeted attack at a city car park led to the arrest and charging of two teenagers.
Details on the exact location have been withheld while inquiries continue, but investigators describe the incident as deliberate and involving masked people and bladed weapons. Forensic teams have searched the scene and officers are piecing together witness accounts and CCTV footage.
The two charged individuals are entitled to legal representation and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Hit-and-run on North Junction Street
Separately, just before 8am on 27 February 2026, police responded to a collision on North Junction Street.
No one was reported injured, but one vehicle left the scene and was later found abandoned on Ferry Road. Officers are trying to trace the driver who failed to stop and are examining the abandoned car as part of their inquiries. The road was briefly closed while emergency and traffic teams worked at the scene.
How you can help
Police have asked the public to share any dashcam, CCTV or mobile footage and to come forward with eyewitness accounts—even if you don’t think what you saw was important. Preserve original files where possible, note the time and location of any recordings, and submit evidence via Police Scotland’s non-emergency channels. The force has stressed that providing information won’t automatically expose witnesses to legal risk.
Local impact and community response
Both incidents happened during a busy month of cultural activity in February 2026. Despite the scares, events such as tours, concerts and theatre shows carried on and most venues reported normal attendance. Organisers increased staffing and reviewed security plans as a precaution, and local businesses say they’re watching footfall closely. Residents have expressed alarm at the brazenness of the car-park attack and are calling for more visible patrols and better lighting in some areas.
What police are doing next
Investigations in both cases remain active. Detectives continue to review footage, take statements and work through forensic leads. The public can contact Police Scotland with any information and should quote the relevant reference number available from the force communications team.
A final note
If you see something suspicious, don’t intervene—call the police. Your observations, recordings or dashcam clips could be the missing piece that helps resolve these enquiries and keeps the city safer for everyone.
