Arrest made after reports of 'man with weapon' near retail park

Police were called to the scene near Springkerse Retail Park in Stirling.

Arrest made following reports of ‘man with weapon’ near retail park in StirlingStephen Barnes via iStock

An arrest has been made after emergency services received reports of a man with a weapon in Stirling.

Police were called to the scene near Springkerse Retail Park at around 10.55am on Friday.

A 20-year-old man was arrested nearby, however officers did not seize a weapon.

No one was injured, and the man was charged in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.55am on Friday, July 11, we received a report of a man with a weapon near Springkerse Retail Park in Stirling.

“Officers attended and a 20-year-old man was arrested nearby.

“No one was injured and no weapon was recovered.

“The man has been charged and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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