Police dealing with Keith incident

POLICE are dealing with an ongoing incident in Keith.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Walker said: "Officers are in attendance at the Reidhaven Square area of Keith following the discovery of an unidentified substance earlier this afternoon.

"As per protocol we are liaising with other emergency services at the scene as we carry out inquiries into what it is. I would stress we are aware of no threat to the public in any way and no one has been injured.

"Our inquiries are ongoing and at a very early stage and further information will be released when available. I would like to thank the local community for their patience while this incident is dealt with."

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