Man arrested on small Orkney island over ‘threatening behaviour’

A man has been arrested on a small Orkney island over “threatening behaviour”.

Police were spotted arriving on the mainland of Orkney before speeding off to catch a ferry to Flotta, an island in the Scapa Flow with a population of around 80 people.

Officers executed an arrest warrant at 4.15pm on Thursday, and a 61-year-old man was taken into custody.

He was arrested in connection with threatening and abusive behaviour.

Chief Inspector Scott Robertson said: “Around 4.15pm on Thursday, October 15, a warrant was executed at an address on Flotta.

“A 61-year-old man was arrested in connection with threatening and abusive behaviour.

“There was no wider threat to the public. Enquiries are ongoing.”