Armed police and bomb disposal called to Fife home as man arrested

A man has been arrested after armed police and a bomb disposal unit was called to a Fife home.

Residents in Colinsburgh in the East Neuk were evacuated after police descended on Main Street in the village just after 8am on Friday.

A number of items were found in the home but were later established to be “imitation”.

The 57-year-old man has been taken to hospital for assessment.

Man taken to hospital after Colinsburgh bomb disposal incident

Locals said the area was “teeming with police” as the incident unfolded.

Bus services were also diverted.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:  “Around 8.05 am on Friday, police were called to a concern for person at an address in Main Street, Colinsburgh.

“Officers, including firearms officers, attended and a 57-year-old man was arrested from the address.

“He is currently at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for assessment.

“Following the discovery of a number of suspect items within the house, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended, however, all items were found to be imitation.

“At the time, residents were evacuated as a precaution. All have been allowed to return.

“Inquiries into the incident are continuing.”