Armed cops swoop on residential Scots street following reports of 'disturbance'

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Armed cops have locked down a residential street in Arbroath.Police were called to Strathairlie Avenue in the Angus seaside town at around 1pm on Monday April 17, and have maintained a presence throughout the afternoon.

Details of the incident are scant, with officials saying that the large-scale operation was in response to reports of a "disturbance".Locals say that the street has been cordoned off, with no-one allowed into the road.

Images shared with the Record show a dense police presence in the street, with at least half a dozen vehicles parked along its length and armed officers standing in the street with highly visible sub-machine guns at their side.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are in attendance at Strathairlie Avenue, Arbroath, following reports of a disturbance.

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