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Naina Bhardwaj

Two arrested after armed police descend on Scots street

Armed police have been seen during a 'disturbance' in a Scots town which has led to the arrests of two men.

Officers raced to the New Row and Bridge Street areas of Tranent, East Lothian at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 15.

Images and videos from the scene show at least five police vehicles lined up with multiple officers in possession of firearms.

Police Scotland have confirmed that two men, aged 25 and 34, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

However, enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the 'disturbance' remain ongoing.

Multiple officers could be seen with firearms (Leah Tracey/Facebook)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 12.30pm on Wednesday 15 June, to a report of a disturbance in the New Row and Bridge Street areas of Tranent.

“Officers attended and two men, ages 25 and 34, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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