Armed police have locked down a street in Stonehaven after officers were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’.
Emergency services remain in attendance at Hunter Place after being called on Monday afternoon.
A picture from the scene shows a number of first response vehicles lining the street with a cordon put in place.
The nature of the disturbance has not yet been confirmed by police. It is not known whether anyone has been injured.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are currently in attendance at Hunter Place in Stonehaven following reports of a disturbance."
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