A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Auchterarder.
Armed police and paramedics descended on the Perthshire town on Monday afternoon, following reports of a disturbance.
A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital.
The extent of his injuries is unknown but it is understood he was stabbed.
Several police vehicles rushed to the High Street and Sydney Crescent areas shortly after 3pm, and Sydney Crescent was closed.
Officers in protective gear holding guns were also stationed at the Feus end of the town.
An eyewitness said there were three police cars on waste ground near Feus and an ambulance was “rushing” down the High Street shortly before 4pm.
Police seal off Auchterarder street
Another local said: “The whole street was taped off and you couldn’t get down it.
“There was a fair few police cars up and down the street, but I just minded my own business.
“It’s usually a quiet street as well.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.10pm on Monday we were called to a report of a disturbance on Sydney Crescent, Auchterarder.
“Emergency services attended and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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