A man is in hospital after a shot was fired at a disturbance in Aberdeenshire.
Armed officers fired a gun and a taser after being called to Hunter Place, Stonehaven, at 12.40pm on Monday, with the street sealed off by emergency services.
Police Scotland said a 31-year-old man was arrested and taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with minor injuries.
Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said: “Officers will be in the area as inquiries 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.”
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