Shock as armed police swoop on Moray street

Armed police are at an ongoing incident in a Moray town.

Several officers have been spotted in the Lesmurdie area of Elgin, where they have remained for about an hour.

From 8.30pm tonight, around 10 police vehicles have been at the scene in Findhorn Court near the Johnstons of Elgin mill.

Police dogs are present too, according to eye-witnesses.

It is understood that an ambulance and a gas service provider are also in attendance.

Police have been approached for comment.