Police investigate reports of gunfire in East Lothian

It's said to have happened on Monday afternoon

Published 27th Nov 2018

Police have launched an investigation into reports of a gun being fired in East Lothian.

Officers were called to the A199 between Tranent and Wallyford, near the Dolphingstone Recycling Centre, on Monday afternoon.

There they recovered two cars, while the A199 remained closed for several hours.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in East Lothian responded to the A199 near to the Dolphingstone recycling centre at around 1.35pm on Monday 26th November following reports of a firearm being discharged.

"Specialist resources supported local officers in carrying out a search of the area and two vehicles have been recovered as part of this investigation.

"Inquiries into the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing and anyone with information, particularly motorists with dash-cam footage, are asked to come forward."