Armed police called in as one man taken to hospital and one arrested

Officers were called to reports of a man being injured in Cross Street in Galston

Armed police have been called to the scene of a disturbance at a house in East Ayrshire where a 55-year-old man was found injured.

Officers received a report of the man having been hurt at a property in Cross Street, Galston, at 08:05.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland said there was a subsequent disturbance involving a 33-year-old man who was later arrested.

The street was sealed off while police dealt with the incidents

A spokesperson said: "This is a contained incident and firearms officers are in attendance as a precaution. Inquiries are ongoing.

"Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them."

A woman, who did not want to be named, described how she was prevented by police from getting to work in the town.

Speaking to BBC Scotland News at the edge of the police cordon, the woman said: "I went to walk down there and the policeman told me to 'get back', very loud.

"I explained that I was just trying to get to my work and he said he didn't care, I wasn't allowed, get back, it was a firearms situation."