Concern for Caithness man sees negotiators deployed amid stand off

Emergency services were called to a property in Castletown around Monday lunchtime

The incident in Castletown is on Coronation Place
Author: John RosePublished 5th Nov 2024

A Caithness road has been closed off by police for over 24 hours after concerns were raised at a house on Monday lunchtime.

At around 12.25pm on November 4th, emergency services were called to Coronation Place in Castletown, following reports of concern for a man inside a property.

It is understood a cordon is in place.

Inspector Kay Macrae said: “Around 12.25pm on Monday November 4th we were called after concern was raised for a man within a house on Coronation Place, Castletown.

“Officers and negotiators are in attendance.”