Dozens of police swarm Glasgow city centre street

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 08:06 · Archive

Dozens of Police Scotland officers and vehicles surrounded Douglas Street in Glasgow city centre on Wednesday evening.

Dozens of Police Scotland officers, vans and cars surrounded Douglas Street in Glasgow city centre on Wednesday evening following reports of a large group of men and a police incident.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported seeing 'a large group of men' in the area before the police arrived. Officers at the scene declined to give details to reporters about what had occurred.

Police Scotland was contacted for comment but has not yet provided information about the nature of the incident or any arrests.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow police attacked by 'large group of men' in city centre disturbanceBottles were thrown at the officers, and one was knocked to the ground.Glasgow Live · 5 Nov, 11:31
• Police officers attacked with bottles during Glasgow city centre disturbanceTwo police officers were attacked during a disturbance involving a large group of men in Glasgow city centre, with bottles thrown at officers.Glasgow Times · 5 Nov, 11:13
• Dozens of police officers swarm Glasgow city centre streetDozens of Police Scotland officers, vans and cars surrounded Douglas Street in Glasgow city centre after reports of a large group of men and a police incidentGlasgow Times · 5 Nov, 07:26
• Dozens of police officers and vehicles swarm Glasgow city centre streetDozens of Police Scotland officers, vans and cars surrounded Douglas Street in Glasgow city centre after reports of a large group of men and a police incidentThe Herald · 4 Nov, 21:50

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