‘Gunshot’ heard on street in Aberdeen as police investigate

Police are investigating reports of a gunshot in a street in Aberdeen.

Provost Rust Drive in Aberdeen, where a gunshot was reportedly heard. Picture: Google

Officers were called to Provost Rust Drive at 10.30pm on Wednesday after calls that a firearm may have been discharged.

No-one was injured in the incident but police closed off part of the road between North Anderson Drive and Moir Crescent to investigate the scene.

A force spokeswoman said: “Officers are making inquiries into an allegation that a firearm was discharged on Provost Rust Drive at around 10.30pm on Wednesday.

“No-one was injured and inquiries are at an early stage but anyone who saw anything is asked to contact police on 101.”