Caldercruix: Arrest made after police respond to reports of man with a weapon on Lanarkshire street

An arrest has been made after a police responded to reports of a man with a weapon in the Caldercruix area on Monday morning.

There was a large police presence around the Park Lea area of Caldercruix in Lanarkshire on Monday morning.

Police Scotland have confirmed that the activity was due to reports of a man in possession of a weapon.

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and officers would like to ensure the public there is no wider threat to the community.

Caldercruix: Arrest made after police respond to reports of man with a weapon on Lanarkshire street

In an online statement, Police Scotland wrote: “There has been significant police activity in the Caldercruix area this morning, in particular around Park Lea, this activity was due to police receiving a report of a man in possession of a weapon.

"Officers would like to reassure local residents and the public that a man has been arrested in connection with the incident and there is no threat to the wider community.”

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