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Man, 35, arrested after police seal off Dunfermline street

At least 10 police vehicles descended on Haig Crescent.

Riot police were called to the incident in Dunfermline
Riot police were called to the incident. Image: David Wardle

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after police sealed off a Dunfermline street.

Officers in riot gear descended on Haig Crescent just before 2.30pm on Wednesday following reports of a “disturbance”.

At least 10 police vehicles arrived at the scene and a cordon was put in place.

The exact nature of the incident is unknown.

Police on Haig Crescent in Dunfermline.
Police on Haig Crescent in Dunfermline. Image: David Wardle
At least 10 police vehicles were called to the scene.
At least 10 police vehicles were called to the scene. Image: David Wardle

One eyewitness said: “There are cops everywhere and at least 11 on the street.

“I can see seven cars, six vans and some other unmarked cars.

“There are two armed officers and others kitted out in riot gear.”

Police in riot gear at the scene on Haig Crescent.
Police in riot gear at the scene on Haig Crescent. Image: David Wardle

Another added: “After some negotiation police entered a property and it looked like someone was put in the back of a police van.”

Officers left the scene at around 6.30pm.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a disturbance in the Haig Crescent area of Dunfermline.

“Officers were called to the area around 2.25pm on Wednesday.

“There are no reported injuries and there was no risk to the wider public.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”