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Police were called to a disturbance in a flat on Aberdeen's George Street
A man and a woman have been arrested after firearms officers were called to an incident in Aberdeen.
Police Scotland were called to reports of a disturbance within a flat on the city's George Street at about 20:00 on Friday.
Police negotiators were also in attendance.
A 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested and charged. They are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.
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