Police charge man in connection to reports of man with weapons in Toryglen

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Armed officers spotted in Toryglen
Author: Linsey HannaPublished 9th Jul 2021

A man's been arrested and charged in connection to an incident in Toryglen in Glasgow.

It follows reports of a man seen with two weapons in the Prospecthill Circus area on Wednesday morning.

Armed police officers and helicopters were spotted throughout the day.

The 33-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the matter.

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today.

Inspector Crawford Inglis, from Cathcart Police Station, said: "I'd like to thank the community for their assistance with our investigation, following what was clearly a distressing situation."

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