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Dozens of police swarm Glasgow city centre amid reports of stabbing attack (VIDEOS) Fatalities reported in Glasgow stabbing attack as police officer confirmed injured (VIDEOS)
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Police and emergency services have descended on Glasgow city center to respond to an ongoing incident amid reports of multiple people being stabbed. 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.
Greater Glasgow Police said that emergency services are currently dealing with an incident on West George Street in the Scottish city.  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.
“The street is currently closed off and the public are asked to avoid the area at present. The situation is contained at this time and there is no danger to the general public,” it said. 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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