Armed police swoop on Scots street amid reports of 'firearm being discharged'

Armed police raced to a quiet street amid reports a firearm had possibly been discharged.

Emergency crews swooped on the Mayfield Crescent area of Leslie, Fife, at around 12pm on Sunday, July 3. Images show a number of police vehicles parked close to the scene, with armed officers in the area.

Police Scotland confirmed that although emergency services attended, no-one was injured. They added that enquiries to establish the full nature of the incident remain ongoing.

At least seven police vehicles can be seen parked close to the scene (Fife Jammer Locations)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers received a report of a possible firearm being discharged in the Maryfield Crescent area of Leslie around 12pm on Sunday, 3 July, 2022.

“Emergency services attended and no-one was injured.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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