Live Updates: At Least Three Reported Dead, Suspect Shot by Police Amid Stabbing Attack in Glasgow

According to preliminary reports, "around 20 police vehicles, armed officers, sniffer dogs and riot shields" have flooded the centre of the Scottish city to respond to an ongoing incident. According to Sky News, there are multiple victims as a result of the knife attack.

A "Serious police incident" took place in central Glasgow on Friday, Glasgow City Council's Traffic Control and Management team (TRAFFCOM) stated.

The British media is reporting, citing witnesses, that "multiple" people may have been stabbed in a knife attack in broad daylight. The BBC has reported at least three fatalities, but there is no official confirmation so far.

Reports of multiple stabbings in Glasgow City Centre and a potential major incident with upwards of 20 police vehicles, riot shields, armed officers and paramedics on West George Street @LBC pic.twitter.com/3ia4lrmUAy

— Fraser Knight (@Fraser_Knight) June 26, 2020

Around 20 police vehicles, armed officers, sniffer dogs and riot shields are on the scene at West George Street in Glasgow. Lots of shouting and huge number of paramedics in hazmat suits @LBC pic.twitter.com/tY30DlToL3

— Fraser Knight (@Fraser_Knight) June 26, 2020

Huge police and ambulance response to an incident on West George Street in Glasgow - reports of a police officer being stabbed @LBC pic.twitter.com/IXxHqEzeAQ

— Fraser Knight (@Fraser_Knight) June 26, 2020

 Police have confirmed the incident, stressing that the situation has been contained and "there is no danger to the general public", but haven't provided details on the matter.

We are aware of reports a police officer has been stabbed in an incident in #Glasgow city centre. Our officials are in attendance to provide all necessary support. Please allow our collages the space to do their jobs. Further updates will be provided when we are able to do so.

— ScotsPolFed (@ScotsPolFed) June 26, 2020

 ​The news comes after a brutal knife attack in Reading, England last week. Khairi Saadallah, a Libyan refugee, was arrested as a suspect in what is now considered to be a terror incident. According to The Guardian, he was previously known to security services and allegedly spent some time in prison for a series of minor offences not linked to terrorism.


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