Police arrive at Earlston Avenue. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
A large police presence descended on a house in Dundee on Friday, with gunshots heard by eyewitnesses before a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital.
Riot officers and a police negotiator attended Earlston Avenue just after lunchtime.
The stand-off came to an end just before 7pm.
One eyewitness told The Courier they saw three officers carrying guns and shields outside the property.
They said: “We heard 10-15 gunshots. The room was lighting up red and flashing when the shots were made.
A fleet of police vehicles arrived on the street. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Police arrived with guns and riot gear. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Smoke was seen coming from the window after shots were fired. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
“After that you could hear the police shouting ‘get down’ and to ‘put the weapon down’.
“The gunshots were really loud and afterwards you saw smoke coming out from the window.”
Police Scotland has confirmed a man was taken to hospital following the incident.
They said: “Police were called to Earlston Avenue in Dundee around 12.10pm today, following a concern for person call.
“Firearms officers were deployed and no-one was injured.
“A 34-year-old man has been taken to hospital for assessment.
“We are aware this incident will be of concern to the local community, but we would like to reassure everyone that the incident was self-contained and there was no wider risk to the public.”
