‘Man with a firearm’ arrested after two hurt

Police are investigating after two incidents involving “a man with a firearm” were reported in North Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were first called to Elswick Drive in Caldercruix at about 7:30pm on Wednesday. Officers found a 22-yearold man with a slash wound on his face.

After a similar report at about 10:20pm, a man with a serious arm injury was discovered in the Gowan Brae area and taken to hospital.

Police arrested a 26-yearold man found in a nearby garden. An imitation firearm was also found.

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