The Waverley paddle steamer has been involved in an incident at Brodick Pier off the Isle of Arran, police have confirmed.

Police were called to the incident at around 5.15pm this evening, after reports that it had hit Brodick Pier. 

Glasgow Times: This picture by passenger Gavin Saxby shows damage to the bow of the boatThis picture by passenger Gavin Saxby shows damage to the bow of the boat

Passengers are believed to have been onboard at the time of the incident.

Eyewitnesses have posted on social media that the vessel "crashed into" the pier, resulting in "injuries".

Another eyewitness claiming to be on board at the time of the crash posted describing the "mess on board" and "lots of injuries".

The Glasgow-based vessel was involved in a similar incident when it hit Rothesay Pier in the Isle of Bute in 2017, leaving the front of the boat damaged. 

Police are currently in attendance.