A man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a weapon in Ayr.

Police were called to a disturbance at around 8pm last night, November 26 in Woodlands Crescent near Maybole Road. Several police cars were seen rushing into the street with flashing lights outside Dino's and Tesco.

A police spokesperson said: "Officers attended and one man was arrested for an alleged breach of the peace and carrying an offensive weapon.

"He was due to appear in Ayr Sheriff Court on Tuesday, November 27. A report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."