Police Scotland urge the public to stay away from the area while they carry out their investigation.
A casualty has been rushed to hospital after a ‘serious assault’ in Glasgow city centre.
The incident happened close to the city’s St Enoch Square this afternoon, Sunday, May 17, at around 2:15pm. One person has been rushed to hospital but no information is available on their condition at this stage.
Officers from Police Scotland advise people to stay away from the area while they carry out their investigation, but said there is no wider risk to the general public.
A heavy police presence remains at Glasgow city centre this evening.
Three officers were pictured behind a police cordon outside Howdy’s pub in St Enoch Square. Two police vans were also snapped around the four corners area on Argyle Street.
Another image shows six uniformed officers huddled together near Hielanman’s bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
The subway at St Enoch Station was partially closed following the assault.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers have closed the area around St Enoch Square in Glasgow following a report of a serious assault around 2.15pm on Sunday, 17 May. One person has been taken to hospital.
“There is not believed to be any wider risk however the public is asked to avoid the area as enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
A spokesperson for Glasgow Subway said: “Due to an ongoing police incident the South entrance of St Enoch Station is currently closed. Passengers can still access the station by the North entrance (facing Buchanan St). Apologies for any inconvenience.”
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