Larch Court: Police lockdown area surrounding Abronhill shopping centre after man reported injured

The area surrounding a shopping centre in Cumbernauld has been locked down amid reports of a man injured.

There have been multiple posts on social media regarding an incident in the Abronhill area tonight Monday, February 14 suggesting a large police presence is in place.

A local takeaway has been forced to close for the evening and said: "Due to police having to cordon off the area in Abronhill, the shopping centre and anything within 2 miles of it has been shut due to police investigation over an incident outside the Rolands pharmacy Abronhill

"We apologise for the inconvenience, we hope to be open tomorrow evening however according to the police it's up to CID to make the call."

Members of local community groups have also spoken of the incident and advised residents to avoid the area.

Cumbernauld Community News said: "Cumbernauld Community News is aware of an emergency incident currently underway at Abronhill Shopping Centre.

"Police Scotland have not confirmed any details as yet and we won’t speculate on what has happened or report further until the facts of the incident are known.

"Please avoid Abronhill Shopping Centre for the time being."

Police have confirmed that they were called to this scene this afternoon with officers still in attendance now.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.45pm on Monday, February 14 officers were called to reports of an injured man in Larch Court, Cumbernauld. 

"Officers are at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."