Armed cops storm Scots street after cars 'shot at by airgun' as police helicopter called
Armed police descended onto a Scots street after several cars were reportedly stuck by an airgun.
Cops raced to the A899 at Livingston Road in Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, at 9.50pm on Sunday.
A police helicopter was also drafted to the scene after officers received two separate calls from members of the public reporting their vehicles had been struck by what is believed to be an airgun pellet.
Police confirmed nobody has been traced but their inquiries remain ongoing.
Images from the scene show armed officers patrolling the area.
It is understood several surrounding streets were closed off as a result.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Between 9.40pm and 9.50pm on Sunday June 29 2025, police received two separate calls from members of the public reporting that their vehicle had been struck by what is believed to be an airgun pellet whilst driving on the A899, from Lizzie Bryce Roundabout (Livingston Road) to Craigshill, Livingston.
" Inquiries are continuing."
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