A suspicious package was sent to SNP MP John Nicolson on Tuesday afternoon, Police Scotland have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to the address in Townhead, Kirkintilloch, on Tuesday by the MP's staff.

Nicolson has represented East Dunbartonshire in Westminster since winning the seat at the 2015 general election.

Police officers sealed off the property and closed roads to deal with the incident.

The package has now been taken by police for examination.

Police Scotland's North Glasgow division tweeted: "Roads now open following report of suspect package @MrJohnNicolson constituency office. Package taken for examination & enquiries continuing."

Assistant chief constable Wayne Mawson said: "Around 12.20pm today, police and emergency services responded to a report of a suspicious package having been delivered to the constituency office of John Nicolson at Townhead, Kirkintilloch.

"It is not yet known what the package is or if it is in anyway harmful.

"As is procedure for any suspect package police are in attendance and inquires are continuing."

Nicolson thanked the police for their "speed and efficiency".