Glasgow stabbing attack: Live updates

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London has said that his “thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.”

“Reports from today’s incident in Glasgow are truly awful,” he said on Twitter.

“My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.”

Meanwhile, the Home Office has said the reported stabbing is being investigated by police.

“We are aware of an incident at West George Street in Glasgow, which is currently being investigated by the police,” a Home Office spokesperson said.

Speaking in response to reports of a police officer being stabbed in an incident in Glasgow earlier today, David Hamilton, Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation said: “Whilst there is understandable and considerable public interest in the major incident in Glasgow earlier today, our focus at this time is in assisting the family of our colleague who has been seriously injured.

This is obviously an anxious time for them and we ask that they be left alone as their attentions are very obviously directed towards the care of their loved one,” Hamilton said.

“Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes are with our colleague, his family and friends, and all colleagues affected by this incident at this time.”

The US Ambassador to the UK has expressed sympathy for those affected by the reported stabbing in Glasgow.

Writing on Twitter, Woody Johnson said: “My thoughts are with all those affected in Glasgow and the brave emergency services who step forward to protect us.”

What we know so far: Emergency services are dealing with an incident in central Glasgow, Scotland, police say. A male suspect has been shot dead by an armed officer, and six others, including a policeman, are in hospital. The officer is in a critical but stable condition, authorities say.

Police have confirmed that a suspect involved in the incident in Glasgow has been shot dead, and six others are in hospital.

Assistant Chief Constable with Police Scotland Steve Johnson said on Twitter: “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.”

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s Justice Minister has taken to Twitter to urge people not to “speculate on any of the details around Glasgow incident.”

“Please do not circulate rumours or hearsay of the incident in Glasgow, Police Scotland will share information” when appropriate, Yousaf said.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident in central Glasgow, Scotland, police say.

A male suspect has been shot by an armed officer and a police officer was injured while dealing with the incident, police said Friday.

Video posted on social media shows several people leaving a building with their arms raised.

Reports coming out of the incident in Glasgow are “extremely concerning,” leader of the UK opposition Labour Party Keir Starmer said on Twitter.

“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 follow the @GreaterGlasgPol advice and avoid the area,” Starmer tweeted.

One male suspect was shot by armed police, and one police officer was injured and is being treated in hospital, Scottish police said.

In a video taken in West George Street, Glasgow, a heavy police presence can be seen around a building. Footage appears to show armed police entering the building.

Greater Glasgow Police said on Twitter on Friday that the situation was “contained” and there is no danger to the public.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “deeply saddened” by the incident in Glasgow, he tweeted on Friday.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said the reports coming out of the Glasgow incident are “deeply alarming” and asked the public to avoid the area.

She tweeted: “Deeply alarming reports coming from Glasgow.

“Please follow police advice and avoid the area.

“Thoughts are with the emergency services as they continue to respond to this incident.”

A male suspect has been shot by an armed officer, and a police officer was injured while dealing with the incident, Assistant Chief Constable with Police Scotland Steve Johnson said in a statement on Twitter.

“We are continuing to deal with the incident on West George Street #Glasgow and would ask people to avoid the area,” Johnson said in a statement on Twitter.

“However, I would like to reassure the public that this is a contained incident and that the wider public is not at risk. Armed police officers attended the incident and I can confirm that a male suspect was shot by an armed officer.

“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,” he said.

Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in central Glasgow, in UK, Greater Glasgow Police said on Twitter. 

“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,” the police tweeted.

Video posted on social media shows several people leaving a building with their arms raised, as armed police wait for them to leave before going in.

Scotland’s Fist Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked the public via Twitter to avoid the West George Street area of Glasgow where the incident took place, while the police deals with it.