Man arrested after armed police lock down street

A large emergency service response was called to the Torridon Park area of Forres on Sunday night.

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A man has been arrested after armed police locked down a street in Moray.

Firearm officers were called to a property in the Torridon Park area of Forres at around 8pm on Sunday after reports of concern for a person.

Around half a dozen police vehicles, ambulances and specialist firearms officers were at the scene.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.05pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, officers were called to a concern for a man within a property in Torridon Park, Forres.

“Officers attended and a 34-year-old man was later arrested in connection. He is due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

“A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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