Probe following vomiting illness

The emergency services were called to the incident

An inquiry has been launched after 12 people needed hospital treatment when they fell ill at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

The emergency services were called to assist the people who were all believed to have been eating in a clients-only area of the AECC.

Police and fire crews were later stood down when it became clear it was a health matter.

NHS Grampian said six men and six women were suffering vomiting and diarrhoea.

It is believed the incident may be food related and environmental health officers have been visiting the AECC.

A spokesman on behalf of the exhibition centre said that all later reported they felt better.

The AECC is due to host a sell-out concert by the Stereophonics on Thursday night.