Armed stand-off in Jedburgh

Armed police officers sealed off a property in Jedburgh last Thursday afternoon (December 23) following a report of a disturbance.
Howden Drive, JedburghHowden Drive, Jedburgh
Howden Drive, Jedburgh

Witnesses described furniture being smashed and a man refusing to leave the house during a stand-off.

Eventually, a 47-year-old man was arrested and taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said officers had been called to the Howden Drive area at around 2.30pm, and added: “Enquiries are continuing.”