Armed police were called after a man was spotted with a bow and arrow on a street.

The alert was raised in Templehill, Troon, shortly after 8am on Wednesday.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Roads including Dukes Road and Union Street were cordoned off.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At 8.05am police received reports of a man in possession of a weapon at Templehill in Troon.

"Officers attended and a 59-year-old man was taken to hospital for assessment."