Armed police called to double incident in Galston as man taken to hospital
Armed police have been called to the scene of a double disturbance at a house in East Ayrshire.Officers received a report of man having been injured at a property in Cross Street, Galston, at 08:05.The man was taken to hospital for treatment.Police Scotland said there was a subsequent disturbance involving another man.
A spokesperson said: "This is a contained incident and firearms officers are in attendance as a precaution. Inquiries are ongoing."Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them."
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