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Melanie Bonn

Man taken to hospital and road closed after armed police called to disturbance in Perth street

A man was taken to hospital after a disturbance at a street in Perth.

Campsie Road was closed off for some time as police cars and cops swarmed the street.

Pictures show some officers were armed.

It is understood they forced a door at one property after attempts to communicate with a man inside.

He was later taken to hospital.

Officers don body protection and are seen to be armed in this image from Thursday night. (Perthshire Advertiser)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at a property on Campsie Road, Perth at around 7.40pm on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

The scene at Campsie Road around 8pm on July 14 (Perthshire Advertiser)

“Emergency services attended and a 42-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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