Police with riot shields at the scene in Inverness. Image: Supplied.
Police have been engaged in a stand-off at an Inverness property this afternoon.
It is understood the incident at Madras Street, which is still ongoing, began before 3pm today.
Images submitted to The Press and Journal show police officers with riot shields at the scene in the Merkinch area of the city.
Fire crews at the scene. Image: Supplied.
Several police vans have also been parked in the area, as well as a two fire engines.
The area has been cordoned off to the public due to safety concerns.
A man has been seen standing at a window within the property in question, looking outside.
One eye witness said furniture had been thrown from the second floor flat.
Police vans at the scene. Image: Supplied.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “At around 3.10pm on Thursday, April 18, officers attended at a property in the Madras Street area of Inverness following a report of a disturbance.
“Emergency services are in attendance and inquiries are ongoing.”
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added that they were called to the scene in order to “assist the police” and have subsequently left the incident.
Police locked in stand-off at property in Inverness
