Three people were appearing at Scarborough Magistrates Court today following an armed police incident on one of the town's estates.

It is alleged a shotgun was fired during a confrontation between contractors and youths on the Edgehill estate.

Seven people were taken into custody but four arrested on suspicion of violent disorder have been released on police bail.

Of the three due in court today, two have been charged with affray while another has been charged with public disorder.