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ARMED police attended an incident in Clydebank tonight.

Officers raced to Montrose Street following reports that a man with a knife was involved in a disturbance.

Residents were told to remain indoors and a section of the usually busy street was cordoned off.

The incident was brought to a close by officers stationed in the local police station near the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “About 8.30 pm on Wednesday 16 November 2016, a report was received of a disturbance at a property on Montrose Street, Clydebank.

"Local officers attended and were confronted by a man in possession of a knife.

"Armed officers were dispatched to assist, however prior to their arrival the man was detained and is now in police custody."