POLICE executed a warrant at an address in Prestonpans this morning, as a significant police presence was seen by residents. 

Police arrived on the scene on North Bank Road at about 10am. 

A passerby, told the Courier: "We've just seen police cars and riot vans, looks like they were looking for someone but the police were stood at the back houses that face the grass."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10am on Monday, November 18, officers executed a warranted at North Bank Road, Prestonpans.

"Enquiries are ongoing."