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Police referred to ombudsman after gun discharged during ‘hostage situation’ in Stonehaven

Police were stationed around Hunter Place in Stonehaven on Monday. Image: Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Police were stationed around Hunter Place in Stonehaven on Monday. Image: Kath Flannery / DC Thomson

Police Scotland has reported itself for investigation after a firearm was used at an incident in Stonehaven.

Officers responded to a “hostage situation” at the town’s Hunter Place at around 12.40pm on Monday.

Armed police discharged a firearm and used a taser during the incident.

A 31-year-old man was later arrested.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) has confirmed it is investigating the situation.

A spokeswoman said: “We have been made aware of an incident involving the discharge of a police firearm in Stonehaven on November 21. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

“The incident was referred to us by Police Scotland. We will examine the circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Chief Constable in due course”.

A referral to PIRC is not unusual when a firearm has been used in an incident.

Police Scotland has been reported to PIRC. Image: Kath Flannery / DC Thomson

‘I heard a bang’

The man involved in the incident was taken to hospital with minor injuries, but his current condition is unknown.

People living around Hunter Place reported hearing a loud bang around the time of the incident on Monday afternoon.

One resident said: “I heard a bang between 1.40 and 2pm. I am not acquainted with gun sounds but it sounded like a gun.”

The streets surrounding Hunter Place were closed off on Monday in the hours following the incident.

Chief superintendent Kate Stephen said at the time that “officers will be in the area as inquiries are carried out”.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact police on 101.

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