Inverness city centre road closed by police

• UPDATE: Inverness city centre street cordon lifted by Police Scotland after man traced ‘safe and well’

Police have blocked off a road in Inverness city centre.

Union Street has been cordoned off with vehicles not able to enter the area.

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Some police officers have been seen in the area but it is unclear why the street is off-limits.

It is not known how long it has been blocked.

It is thought to be impacting traffic elsewhere in the city centre.

A spokesperson for Stagecoach Highland said: “Due to a police incident, we are unable to service any stops on Union Street until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Police have been approached for comment.

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