Three arrested by armed officers after Perth house raid

Two men and a teenager have been arrested by armed officers in Perth as part of a firearms investigation by Greater Manchester Police.

The national force confirmed "specialist resources" were deployed in Tulloch at about 15:00 on Tuesday.

Tulloch Hill and part of Tulloch Road, behind the house at the centre of the raid, were closed to traffic and local residents nearby were asked to leave.

Police Scotland said the suspects were now in custody.

A spokeswoman added: "There was no risk to the wider public."

Greater Manchester Police said officers from its Force Critical Wanted Unit took part in the operation.

It added the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation by Bolton CID following two firearm discharges in the town on 17 March and 21 March.

A spokesman said two men, aged 27 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of assault and firearms offences.

A 17-year-old boy was also arrested for breach of bail.

All three remain in police custody for questioning.

Det Supt Joseph Harrop, head of serious and organised crime, said: "Firearms have no place on our streets and our team are vigorous in their response to stamping out this type of crime, ensuring the public are safe and also feel safe.

"Investigations into incidents involving firearms are robust, utilising specialists resources to understand the circumstances that led to violence erupting, arrest suspects, and build case files to support prosecution."