Main Glasgow street evacuated as suspicious item found
Emergency services were called to a premises on Argyle Street around 10:30 this morning
Last updated 16th Aug 2024
Police have cordoned off a main Glasgow street following reports of a threat and suspicious item being found.
Officers were called to Argyle Street around 10:30 this morning.
Emergency services are still in attendance and several premises have been evacuated.
There is no threat to the wider public.
A police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are in attendance at Argyle Street , near to Queen Street, in Glasgow following reports of a threat made and suspicious item found at a premises around 10:30am on Friday, 16 August, 2024.
"As a precaution, a cordon is in place and a number of premises are being evacuated.
"Please avoid the area.
"There is no risk to the wider public."
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