Enquiries ongoing following incident at Earlston Avenue in Dundee

Police were called to Earlston Avenue in Dundee around 12.10pm on Friday, 14 March, 2025 following a report of concern for a person.

Firearms officers were deployed and no one was injured.

A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for assessment and enquiries remain ongoing.

Chief Inspector David Gibson said: “We are aware this incident will be of concern to the local community, but we would like to reassure everyone that this was self-contained and there was no wider risk to the public.”

A firearm was discharged by police during the incident and the circumstances have been referred to the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner (PIRC).