Police officer injured during disturbance on Mound

A police officer was injured this afternoon during a disturbance in the Mound which resulted in part of the city centre being cordoned off.

A police Scotland spokesman said: “At around 5.15pm on Friday 4th July, Armed Response Officers who were on routine patrol in the city centre observed a male in the Mound area whose behaviour gave them cause for concern.

“After being approached the male became aggressive and presented a knife before struggling with police.

“Taser was deployed to bring the male under control before he was taken to the ERI for assessment where he is detained in police custody.

“One officer sustained an injury to his shoulder during the incident and has also been taken to hospital for treatment