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Woman, 78, lifeless and man arrested after ‘gunshots’ in Edinburgh

A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested after ‘multiple gunshots’ were heard ringing out in a leafy Edinburgh neighbourhood.

Armed police were called to a ‘disturbance’ at a house at Fernieside Crescent in the south east of Edinburgh at about 8.25am on Tuesday.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local residents have reported hearing ‘multiple gunshots’ ringing out in the street.

It is understood the incident involved a weapon but no one was shot with a gun.

A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested after 'multiple gunshots' were heard ringing out in a leafy Edinburgh neighbourhood

A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested after ‘multiple gunshots’ were heard ringing out in a leafy Edinburgh neighbourhood

The scene in Fernieside Crescent, Edinburgh, following the death of a 78-year-old woman

The scene in Fernieside Crescent, Edinburgh, following the death of a 78-year-old woman

Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.

The incident was caught in Ring doorbell camera footage, where an officer is seen walking through a garden before five gunshot-like sounds are heard, soon followed by six more, the Sun reports.

In a statement, the Police Scotland said their inquiries are continuing.

The force added: ‘This was an isolated incident and officers remain in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.’

Forensic officers were at the scene on Tuesday afternoon and the area remained cordoned off.

Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

A forensic officer and a police officer at the scene in Fernieside Crescent, Edinburgh today

A forensic officer and a police officer at the scene in Fernieside Crescent, Edinburgh today

Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death

Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death