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Man, 34, arrested after armed police called to ‘disturbance’ at Dundee flats

The block near Ninewells Hospital was cordoned off for several hours.

Police cordoned off the flats on Thurso Crescent. Image: Ellidh Aitken/DC Thomson
Police cordoned off the flats on Thurso Crescent. Image: Ellidh Aitken/DC Thomson

A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a “disturbance” at a block of flats in Dundee.

Officers were called to the block at the corner of Thurso Crescent and Charleston Drive in Menzieshill, near Ninewells Hospital, at around 1am on Wednesday.

Firefighters and paramedics were also in attendance.

A police cordon around the building was lifted just before 10.30am.

Police have since confirmed a 34-year-old man was arrested.

Ninewells worker ‘shocked’ at police incident

One worker at the hospital said: “I am a bit shocked.

“I got a call from a colleague at Ninewells and they said there was something going on in the street.

“We have issues with some neighbours here but it’s generally a quiet street.”

Firefighters were on standby. Image: Ellidh Aitken/DC Thomson

A woman who lives in the block said: “I just found out (something was happening) 10 minutes ago.

“I’ve no clue what’s going on, they won’t tell me.

“I’m shocked, I don’t know what’s happening.”

Other residents were also unaware of the nature of the incident.

Police and firefighters at the scene. Image: Ellidh Aitken/DC Thomson

A man who lives in the flats The Courier: “When I saw all the police I thought, ‘Oh wow’.

“But I don’t know what was going on, I didn’t hear anything.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1am on Wednesday, officers received a report of a man causing a disturbance on Charleston Drive, Dundee.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection and inquiries are ongoing.”