Man, 41, charged after armed police incident in Port Elphinstone

Armed officers responded to reports that a man was carrying a weapon

A 41-year-old has been charged following reports that a man was carrying a weapon in Aberdeenshire.

Police were called to Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, at about 14:55 on Wednesday. Armed officers were seen searching an area near a property in Crichie Circle.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said specialist officers were among the response team sent to Port Elphinstone.

The force said there had been reports of "a man seen in possession of a possible weapon".

Police Scotland said in a statement on Thursday morning: "A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

"No-one was injured during the incident and there was no risk to the wider public."