ARMED police shut down a street following a “disturbance” which saw shots fired and a man arrested.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Hunter Place in Stonehaven on Monday afternoon.
A police gun was fired, the force confirmed, and a taser was also used.
A 31-year-old man was arrested and taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with minor injuries, police said.
Police did not make any comment in response to social media reports they had been called in connection with a “hostage situation”.
A police spokesperson said an investigation into the incident was currently underway.
Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said: “Officers will be in the area as enquiries are carried out. I want to reassure the public that this was a contained incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
“Anyone with any concerns or information should speak to officers who will remain in the area this evening, or contact police via 101.”
