ONE man was taken to hospital after a disturbance that taped off a portion of Great Western Road this afternoon.

An eyewitness said police cars and tape were seen outside a restaurant on the West End street.

Police Scotland confirmed they were alerted to a disturbance around 1.50pm, on Thursday, May 12.

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Officers rushed to the scene near the Great Western Road Spar store and one man was taken to hospital.

A spokesperson said: "Around 1.50pm, police received a report of a disturbance in Great Western Road, near the Spar shop.

"Emergency services attended and one man has been taken to hospital.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish what has happened."