Man arrested as residents forced to evacuate flats due to 'disturbance'

A man was arrested, and residents were forced to evacuate their properties due to a disturbance in Aberdeen.

Police were alerted after a van struck other vehicles then made off in Invercauld Road at around 2am on Saturday.

After searching the area, officers attended a flat on Invercauld Road where a man was causing a disturbance.

Negotiators and specialist officers attended to assist and neighbouring properties in the block were evacuated as a precaution.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection and locals have returned to their homes.

Inspector Hollie Murray said: “Around 2am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, we received a report of a crash on Invercauld Road, Aberdeen, where a van had struck other vehicles then made off.

“Officers searched the area and attended a flat on Invercauld Road.

“Due to a man causing a disturbance within a property, specialist officers including negotiators attended to assist. Neighbouring properties in the block were evacuated as a precaution.

“A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection. There were no reports of anyone injured and neighbours have returned to their homes.

“We thank the local community for their patience and assistance with this incident. Our enquiries are ongoing.”