Police officers in asbestos incident in Aberdeen harbour
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Five police officers were taken to hospital after potentially coming into contact with asbestos during a routine search in Aberdeen harbour.
A property in the Blaikes Quay area was sealed off at about 20:50 due to fears over the hazardous material.
The officers were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for further assessment. They were later discharged.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "There is no wider threat to the local community."
Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue crews provided specialist decontamination assistance at the scene.
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