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 swoop after man spotted with ‘gun’ in street Google 2020

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.”