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Armed police swoop after man spotted with 'gun' in street

Officers were called to Gleneagles Road in Dundee at around 6.45pm on Thursday.

Armed police swooped on a Dundee street following reports of a man with a gun.

Officers were called to Gleneagles Road shortly before 7pm on Thursday.

No firearm was recovered, however a 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Thursday, July 2, police were called after a report that a man had allegedly been in possession of what was believed to be a firearm in Gleneagles Road, Dundee.

“Officers, including firearms officers, attended and a search of the area was made.  

“A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing.”

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