Streets have been closed off in Turriff this afternoon following an “incident”.
Police, fire and ambulance services were called to Main Street just before 3pm.
The road has been blocked off while the emergency services attend the scene.
It is believed a man was spotted on a roof.
A police spokesman said an air ambulance team is assisting, but could not give any more information.
More to follow.
UPDATE: Police negotiators have been seen on top of the Celebrations department store speaking to somebody in a nearby flat.