'Serious stuff' 999 crews called to housing estate after 'incident'

'Serious stuff': Person arrested after 'incident' in housing estate <i>(Image: Archives)</i>
'Serious stuff': Person arrested after 'incident' in housing estate (Image: Archives)
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999 crews were called to a housing estate after an alleged incident with a weapon. 

A police presence was seen near Ryefield Avenue in Johnstone on Sunday afternoon, including officers and a helicopter.

Reports on social media claimed that they had seen police in the area, with one saying they stopped outside their house.

Another wrote: "Just came in from work, police still there."

A third said: "Serious stuff."

The force confirmed that a 38-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with allegedly carrying an offensive weapon and acting in a threatening manner.

The incident is alleged to have occurred at around 4.50pm.

There were no injuries and the man is expected to appear in court on Monday, August 12.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with carrying an offensive weapon and acting in a threatening manner around 4.50pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Ryefield Avenue, Johnstone.

"No-one was injured. 

“The man is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday, August 12, 2024."

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