At least 5 people stabbed including a police officer in the center of Glasgow
Major incident' Possible terrorist attack
At least 5 people stabbed including a police officer according to initial reports, after a stabbing attack in the center of Glasgow.
Scottish police federation says "We are aware of reports a police officer has been stabbed in an incident in Glasgow city centre"Major incident' Possible terrorist attack in Glasgow city centre. Police and ambulances in attendance. Unconfirmed reports state stabbing or shooting Armed police have shut down Glasgow city centre following a “serious incident”.
Incident in Glasglow apparent terrorist attack in Glasgow city centre with police and ambulances in attendance. Unconfirmed reports of a stabbing or a shooting up to 20 police vehicles, riot shields, armed officers and paramedics on West George Street
Six people are being treated in hospital for their injuries, including a 42-year-old police officer who was said to be "critical but stable".
Sources had earlier suggested two other people had died at the Park Inn in West George Street, which is currently being used to house asylum seekers.
Police said the incident was not being treated as terrorism.
The other injured men in hospital are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53.
A police spokesman said the situation was "contained" and there was no danger to the general public.
He added that they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident, which was first reported at 12:50. He added that officers were on the scene within two minutes of the incident.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was "deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow".
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson urged people to avoid the area.
Officers were on the scene within two minutes, and armed officers shortly afterwards, and the incident was quickly contained."
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said reports of the incident were "truly dreadful" and she was being "updated as the situation becomes clearer".
"My thoughts are with everyone involved. The injury of a police officer, of course, reminds us of the bravery of our police service. They run towards dangers as the rest of us would run away."
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