Man charged after being 'seen with weapon' in city shopping area

A man has been arrested and charged after being “seen with a weapon” in Inverness.

Police were called to High Street, the city’s main retail area, at around 6.50pm on Wednesday following a report of a man carrying a weapon.

A 20-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is expected to appear at court at a later date.

It is confirmed no one was injured as a result of the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 6.50pm on Wednesday, police were called to the High Street area of Inverness, following a report of a man seen with a weapon.

“A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the matter, and is expected to appear at court at a later date.

“There was no risk to the public.”

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