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Fatalities reported in Glasgow stabbing attack as police officer confirmed injured (VIDEOS) | |
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There have reportedly been a number of fatalities in a stabbing attack in Glasgow city center as authorities confirmed that a police officer has been stabbed. The suspect was reportedly shot dead during the incident. | |
Police and emergency services have descended on West George Street in the Scottish city to respond to the ongoing incident amid reports of multiple victims of the stabbing attack. | |
Greater Glasgow Police said that the street is currently closed off and asked the public to avoid the area. | |
“The situation is contained at this time and there is no danger to the general public,” it said. | |
The police have yet to confirm the nature of the incident, however a man was seen leaving a building with his hands up. | |
Journalist Fraser Knight of Global news reported that “around 20 police vehicles, armed officers, sniffer dogs and riot shields” are at the scene. | Journalist Fraser Knight of Global news reported that “around 20 police vehicles, armed officers, sniffer dogs and riot shields” are at the scene. |
The Scottish Police Federation confirmed that a police officer was among the people who had been stabbed, however their condition is not yet known. | |
"We appreciate families of police officers in Glasgow will be anxious to hear that a police officer has been stabbed. Please be aware the family of the officer has been notified and is being supported by the service," the federation said. | |
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