The road in the city centre has been closed off while emergency crews deal with the "major incident".
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'KNIFE ATTACK' 

Glasgow ‘stabbing’ – Armed cops swoop as three feared dead and police officer injured’ in city centre incident

Holly Christodoulou

13:42, 26 Jun 2020

Updated: 14:38, 26 Jun 2020

ARMED cops have swooped on a busy street in Glasgow amid reports three people have been killed and a police officer injured.

The road in the city centre has been closed off while emergency crews deal with the "major incident".



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There are reports of multiple being stabbed



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A major incident is underway in Glasgow



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Armed cops are on the sceneCredit: Twitter

Horrified witnesses report "multiple" people may have been stabbed in a broad daylight knife attack.

Three people are filled to have been killed in the attack, the BBC reports.

A police officer has been injured and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

The Scottish Police Federation tweeted: "We appreciate families of police officers in #Glasgow will be anxious to hear that a police officer has been stabbed. Please be aware the family of the officer has been notified and is being supported by the service."

Police Scotland have confirmed they are dealing with an "incident" and have urged the public to stay away - but have not released any further details.

They added: "The situation is contained at this time and there is no danger to the general public."

One witness tweeted: "S***’s going down in Glasgow City Centre. Someone has been randomly stabbing people on West George Street.

"About half a dozen injured."

Another said: "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".

Some witnesses have reported seeing people being taken away by ambulances.

One told Sky News: "I saw people being treated with blood on the ground.

"I saw people running out of the hotel with the police shouting 'put your hands up, put your hands up, come out'.

"There were police cars, ambulances all over the street and they cordoned it off. Police were shouting to people in other buildings near the Park Inn hotel to stay inside and not come into the street.

"I saw at least three people injured and they were taken away in ambulances."

Witness Craig Milroy, who saw the aftermath of the incident from an office building nearby, said he had seen four people taken away in ambulances.

He added: "I saw a man lying on the ground, of African descent, with no shoes on. He was on the ground with someone holding his side - I don't know if it was a bullet wound, a stab wound, or what it was.

"We were still standing outside, after that the police all came down, the riot police and triage team told us to go back in and lock the door."

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are said to be "braced" for a major incident, Glasgow Livereports.

Offices in the area have been locked down while police investigate.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Please follow advice to avoid the West George Street area of Glasgow while @policescotland deal with this ongoing incident."

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