A fire that forced a number of flats in Aberdeen to be evacuated is being treated as deliberate.

Emergency services were called to Richmond Walk, in the Rosemount area, just after 20:20 on Monday.

One person received treatment at the scene for the effects of smoke inhalation.

Police Scotland said the fire was being treated as wilful.

Four fire appliances were sent to the scene.

Crews did not leave until more than three hours later.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We were called to a report of a fire at a block of flats in Richmond Walk. Emergency services attended and a number of properties were evacuated.

"The fire is being treated as wilful and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said one casualty was treated at the scene.