Armed police lock down busy Scots street as man arrested

A man has been arrested after armed police locked down a busy street in Inverness.

Officers from Police Scotland raced to Madras Street in the city centre following reports of a 'disturbance' at around 3pm on Thursday, April 18. Pictures shared with the Record showed police with guns at the scene after the road was cordoned off.

Several police vehicles were at the scene as well as fire and ambulance crews. It's understood Madras Street and surrounding rounds were closed off for several hours.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He was due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday, April 19.

Locals were left shocked as emergency services descended onto the scene.

One person said: "There was a large police presence and fire appliances around Grant Street and Madras Street. Police were blocking off part of India Street and up to Anderson street was all taped off."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.10pm on Thursday, April 18, officers attended a property in the Madras Street area of Inverness following a report of a disturbance.

"A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday, 19 April, 2024. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "At 2.47pm on Thursday, April 18, Operations Control mobilised two appliances to assist partners at an incident on Madras Street, Inverness.”

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