Stonehaven Christmas lights switch-on cancelled amid safety concerns
The event was due to take place in the town's Market Square today
Last updated 28th Nov 2021
A Christmas lights switch on event in Aberdeenshire has been cancelled amid electricity concerns.
Police cordoned off Market Square in Stonehaven on Sunday afternoon as a safety precaution and asked the public to avoid the area.
It is understood that dogs have been injured by the potential underground electric fault.
The event, which was due to take place today, was called off at the request of the police.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance at Market Square in Stonehaven following concerns raised about the electricity network in the area.
“The area has been evacuated as a precaution and nobody has been injured.
“SSE Networks has been made aware.”