A residential street in Peterhead remains cordoned off this morning following an incident at a nearby property.
Police and paramedics were called to Catto Drive on Tuesday afternoon.
The residential street was sealed off by police tape, near Crossfolds Crescent, as officers carried out inquiries in the area.
There is currently no information about the nature of the incident, however, police have said there is no risk to the wider public.
Two police vehicles and several officers remained at the scene overnight as investigations continued.
This morning, the residential area remains in lockdown as officers stand guard outside a property.
High level of police activity in Peterhead
At the height of the incident, an eye-witness reported one of the houses on the street has been secured by police and officers are standing guard at the front and back of the property.
Drivers were being asked to avoid the area and use an alternative route as police cordoned off the area.
In an earlier statement, a police spokesman said: “Catto Drive in Peterhead is currently closed in both directions due to a police incident.
“The incident is contained and there is no risk to the wider public.
“However, road users are asked to use alternative routes at present.”
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