A MAN who was allegedly found to be in posession of a weapon in public has been arrested. 

Police were called to Canniesburn Toll in Bearsden yesterday afternoon. 

Residents reported a large police presence at the scene, including officers searching the woods.

Six police vehicles were seen at Canniesburn Road and Maxwell Avenue.

The 43-year-old, who was reportedly carrying the weapon, was traced and arrested at around 2.15pm. 

He will appear in court. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon in the area of Canniesburn Toll at around 2.15pm on Sunday, April 18.

"Officers attended and the 43-year-old man was traced and arrested in connection with the matter.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”