Glasgow attack not terror related say police - suspect shot dead by armed police and six people left in hospital

Six people have been left in hospital after they were stabbed by a man in Glasgow city centre on Friday - the suspect was shot dead by armed police a while later.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 26th Jun 2020, 13:50 BST
Updated 26th Jun 2020, 17:50 BST
Police officers stand by a screen which has been erected at the scene in West George Street, Glasgow, where a man has been shot by an armed officer after another officer was injured during an attack. (Photo: PA Wire)Police officers stand by a screen which has been erected at the scene in West George Street, Glasgow, where a man has been shot by an armed officer after another officer was injured during an attack. (Photo: PA Wire)
Police officers stand by a screen which has been erected at the scene in West George Street, Glasgow, where a man has been shot by an armed officer after another officer was injured during an attack. (Photo: PA Wire)

A police officer was injured during the attack and has been taken to hospital.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has tweeted: “The reports from Glasgow city centre are truly dreadful. My thoughts are with everyone involved. I am being updated as the situation becomes clearer. Please help the emergency services do their jobs by staying away from the area — and please don’t share unconfirmed information.”

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Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said: "The individual who was shot by armed police has died.

"Six other people are in hospital for treatment to their injuries including a police officer, who is in a critical but stable condition.

"We are continuing to deal with the incident on West George Street #Glasgow and would ask people to avoid the area.

"However, I would like to reassure the public that this is a contained incident and that the wider public is not at risk.

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"I would like to reassure the public that at this time we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident. I can also confirm that a police officer was injured while dealing with the incident and that officer is receiving treatment in hospital."

Scottish National Party MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, Mhairi Black appealed for everyone on the ground to "please stay safe".

"Glasgow is a wonderful city in great pain today. Please stay safe," she said.

Labour leader Sir. Keir Starmer described the incident as "extremely concerning".

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"Extremely concerning reports about an incident in the West George Street area of Glasgow.

"My thoughts are with all of those who are involved. Please following the @GreaterGlasgPol advice and avoid the area," he tweeted.

SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood said: "Awful news coming out of Glasgow.

"Thoughts are with the families of those involved."