The flats were sealed off as police investigated the reports. Image: DC Thomson
An Aberdeen block of flats was sealed off by police following reports that “a weapon had been seen”.
Officers were scrambled to Bedford Road shortly before 9pm on Tuesday over fears for public safety.
They could be seen standing guard outside the residential building, across from the busy Kittybrewster Retail Park.
Police tape was erected and people were prevented from entering the block and passersby were urged to avoid the area.
The flats are located on Aberdeen’s Bedford Road. Image: DC Thomson
Today, police confirmed the incident is being treated as a false alarm with good intent.
They said the item feared to have been a weapon was in fact a fire lighter.
In a statement, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.50pm on Tuesday, police received a report a weapon had been seen in Bedford Road.
“Officers attended and the item was found to be fire lighter.”
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