A 31-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested following a disturbance in Stonehaven yesterday has now been charged.
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in the Aberdeenshire town's Hunter Place at 12.40pm on Monday November 21.
During the incident, police officers discharged a firearm and a taser was also deployed. The circumstances of the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, as is standard in any instance a police gun is fired.
The man is due to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court on November 23.
Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said: “Officers will continue to be in the area today as enquiries are carried out.
"I want to reassure the public that this was a contained incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with any concerns or information should speak to officers or contact police via 101.”
