Man in hospital after Larbert explosion

A 33-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital, after an explosion in Larbert on Saturday.

Police were called to Broomage Crescent at around 1:40pm.

Ten houses were evacuated, but most residents have been able to return home.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.40pm on Saturday, 26 February, officers were called to reports of an explosion at a house on Broomage Crescent, Larbert. 

"A 33-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where medical staff describe his condition as stable. 

“Ten properties were evacuated but the majority of residents have now been able to return to their homes.

"Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."