A suburban street has been cordoned off after a man was taken to hospital and another was detained by police.

Officers were called to Buckstone Terrace, near the junction with Buckstone Road, Fairmilehead, Edinburgh after "reports of concern for a man" at around midday on Friday.

Police closed off the area and threw an inner cordon around a discarded item covered by cardboard on the road.

A black BMW car was also within the cordon and was being closely guarded by officers.

A forensic examination is being carried out at the scene.

A police spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh were called to the Buckstone area about 12.15pm following a report of concern for a man, who was traced by officers and taken to hospital.

"Another man is currently detained in connection with this and enquiries are continuing."