Residents were evacuated from their homes in Aberdeen after a van was involved in a hit-and-run with several vehicles. Armed police responded to Invercauld Road at around 2am on Saturday, August 15, following reports of a crash.
Incident Details
A van struck a set of parked vehicles and then made off. Officers searched the area and attended a flat on the street. Due to a man causing a disturbance within a property, specialist officers, including negotiators, were drafted in. Residents in neighbouring flats were evacuated as a precaution.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Nobody was injured, and residents have since been able to return to their homes. Police say inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Police Response
Images taken from the scene show a large cordon in place with multiple police vehicles in attendance. The flat block and surrounding car park have been taped off as uniformed officers stand guard.
Inspector Hollie Murray said: “Around 2am on Saturday, 15 August, 2026, we received a report of a crash on Invercauld Road, Aberdeen, where a van had struck other vehicles then made off.
"Officers searched the area and attended a flat on Invercauld Road. Due to a man causing a disturbance within a property, specialist officers including negotiators attended to assist.
"Neighbouring properties in the block were evacuated as a precaution. A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection.
"There were no reports of anyone injured and neighbours have returned to their homes. We thank the local community for their patience and assistance with this incident. Our inquiries are ongoing."
