Armed police descend on Ayrshire property amid 'disturbance'
Police said they received a report of an injured man at a property on Cross Street, Galston, at about 8.05am on Saturday.
He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers remain at the property where police said there is a 'disturbance' involving a second man.
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Police described the incident as 'contained', and said armed officers are in attendance as a 'precaution'.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 8.05am on Saturday June 28 2025 we received a report of man having been injured at a property on Cross Street, Galston.
'He was taken to hospital for treatment.
'Officers are in attendance at the property where there is a subsequent disturbance involving a second man.
'This is a contained incident and firearms officers are in attendance as a precaution.
'Inquiries are ongoing. Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them.'
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