Police officers were called to an incident in MacDowall Street in Johnstone after a man locked himself in his flat.
Officers, who were deployed in riot gear were at a property for several hours.
It’s though a tenant had locked themself in a flat and wouldn’t leave after challenged to by officers earlier in the day.
The pavements around the property were cordoned off with police tape, thought to have begun around 6pm last night.
A police spokesman confirmed there was an "ongoing incident" in the town but wouldn't provide any more details.
More to follow.