A 29 year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shouting racist comments to a police officer.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place on Sunday, May 28 at around 3.09am.

It's understood that police were called to a house in the Bontine Avenue area of Dumbarton following a telephone call received, reporting a possible disturbance.

On police arrival, one male within the house allegedly became abusive towards officers and started to shout racist comments.

The man was arrested and will appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Tuesday.