Residents of Kirkintilloch have been evacuated this morning amid an ongoing police incident at a Santander branch in the town.
Police say they were made aware of the incident at the Cowgate bank in the early hours of this morning.
Officers have been forced to shut down the street to all vehicles and pedestrians, while residents in the local area have been evacuated from their homes 'as a precaution'.
Police were unable to provide further details of what the incident involved, however they say there's no threat to the wider public at this time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: "Police Scotland report that following an incident at Santander in Cowgate, Kirkintilloch in the early hours of this morning, the Cowgate, between West High Street and Catherine Street is currently closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.
"A number of residents in nearby properties have been evacuated from their homes as a precaution, however there is no threat to the wider public at this time."
East Dunbartonshire Council had earlier Tweeted: "Please note, due to an ongoing incident, Cowgate in Kirkintilloch is currently closed. Please avoid the area for the time being."
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