A MAN has been charged after causing the evacuation of a block of flats in Aberdeen.
Early on Saturday, August 15, a van crashed into several vehicles in Invercauld Road in the city. The driver failed to stop and drove away from the scene.
While attending the scene of the crash officers attended a flat in the same road where a man was causing a disturbance.
The incident required specialist officers and negotiators to be called in and other residents of the block were evacuated as a precaution.
The man, aged 38, was arrested and charged before neighbours were allowed back into the property.
Inspector Hollie Murray said in a statement: "Around 2am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, we received a report of a crash on Invercauld Road, Aberdeen, where a van had struck other vehicles then made off.
“Officers searched the area and attended a flat on Invercauld Road.
"Due to a man causing a disturbance within a property, specialist officers including negotiators attended to assist. Neighbouring properties in the block were evacuated as a precaution.
“A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 17 August.
“There were no reports of anyone injured and neighbours returned to their homes.
“We thank the local community for their patience and assistance with this incident.”
