Update: Man taken to Raigmore Hospital after disturbance in Inverness neighbourhood

A man has been taken to hospital following reports of a disturbance this afternoon in an Inverness neighbourhood.

Police officers remain at the scene in Gilbert Street, Merkinch.

• Heavy police presence at block of flats in Inverness

• PICTURES: Police investigation at scene of disturbance in Inverness

An area outside a block of flats by the River Ness has been taped off and an ambulance was seen leaving the scene earlier.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said officers were made aware of a disturbance on Gilbert Street about 2.25pm.

"One man has been taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment and inquiries are ongoing," the spokesperson said.

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