A man will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today after a disturbance in a residential area of the city at the weekend.
Police were called to the new housing scheme in Assynt Road on Saturday afternoon at around 12.40pm.
A 44-year-old man was arrested.
It is understood that no one was injured.
It comes after reports on social media suggested a man had brandished a sword in the area, close to where children were playing.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 44-year-old man has been charged and is anticipated to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday August 31, in relation to a disturbance which occurred at around 12.40pm on Assynt Road, Inverness on Saturday August 29.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Man in Inverness court after reports he brandished sword near children playing
