A man has been arrested and taken to hospital following a six-hour stand-off with police in Inverness.
Emergency services were alerted to a ‘disturbance’ in the city-centre at around 11.50am.
Numerous vehicles from police, fire and ambulance were in attendance at Kenneth Street, Muirtown Street and Ross Avenue, with the entire area cordoned off.
Armed officers and negotiators surrounded a property at Kenneth Street all afternoon, with the public asked to “avoid the area” over safety concerns.
At about 6.30pm, following successful negotiation with skilled officers at the scene, the 56-year-old man exited the property and was handcuffed.
Crowds of people who had gathered at the scene today were moved back by officers while the incident was dealt with over several hours.
It’s also understood gas and electricity was switched off in the whole area.
Photos taken at the scene show a window at the property in question has been shattered.
A police spokesperson said: “Around 11.50am on Thursday, May 9, we were called to a report of a disturbance in the Muirtown Street area of Inverness.
“Emergency services attended and a 56-year-old man was taken to hospital.
“The same man was arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries are ongoing.
“There is no wider risk to the public and locals are thanked for their patience.
“The road fully reopened around 6.45pm.”