25-Year-Old Arrested After Wester Hailes Firearm Discharge Injures Man

Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 25-year-old man following the discharge of a firearm on Hailesland Gardens in the Wester Hailes area on July 24, 2025. The incident occurred around 3:40 pm and resulted in a 23-year-old man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening arm injuries. Authorities confirmed that a 36-year-old man was previously arrested in connection with the shooting but was later released. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as police continue their inquiries. Local residents have expressed concern over increasing criminal activity in the area, particularly drug dealing at a nearby overgrown site, and some have indicated frustration with the perceived lack of effective police and council intervention. The community fears the situation may escalate further, with some residents contemplating taking action themselves to restore peace to the neighborhood.