Police following 'positive line of enquiry' after reports of man with weapons in Toryglen

Armed police officers and helicopters were spotted in the area yesterday.

Armed police officers spotted in Toryglen in Glasgow
Author: Linsey HannaPublished 8th Jul 2021

Police have confirmed they are following a positive line of enquiry, after reports of a man with two weapons in Toryglen in Glasgow on Wednesday.

We told you yesterday armed officers and helicopters were spotted in the area.

Pictures and videos online showed armed police officers and helicopters circling the area, and reports suggested a man reportedly walked into a building there.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of a man in possession of two weapons in the Prospecthill Circus area of Glasgow around 10am on Wednesday, 7 July.

"Officers attended including specialist firearms officers, the dog unit and police helicopter in order to immediately carry out enquiries and provide reassurance to the community.

"The full circumstances are still being investigated and we are following a positive line of enquiry.

Anyone with any information about the incident should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0825 of 7 July.

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