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Six people seriously injured in Glasgow attack, including two teenagers

UK news June 26, 2020
Police Scotland confirmed that one individual was fatally shot by armed police on Glasgow’s West George Street and another six people were injured. Among these was a police officer who is in a critical but stable condition.
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· Jun 26

Six seriously injured in attack and suspect killed by police - report

Armed police seen entering building in serious Glasgow incident
Members of public shown exiting building on West George Street with arms raised, in footage posted online
theguardian.com
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· Jun 26

Police sources have confirmed a suspect has been killed after chaos broke out in Glasgow's West George Street this afternoon.

Suspect shot 'dead' by armed police during Glasgow's West George Street incident
Police sources have confirmed a suspect has been killed after chaos broke out in the city centre this afternoon.
dailyrecord.co.uk
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· Jun 26

Statement from our Chief on events in West George Street today.

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· Jun 26

Outreach workers shocked by attack at Glasgow hotel

Outreach workers shocked by attack at Glasgow hotel
Park Inn is one of six hotels in city housing vulnerable asylum seekers during lockdown
theguardian.com
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· Jun 26

'This is a hotel that's been used to house refugees and asylum seekers over the course of the pandemic.' Sky's has the latest from the scene of a stabbing attack in Glasgow city centre. More:

LIVE: Suspect shot at scene of Glasgow attack, police say
The Scottish Police Federation says one police officer has been stabbed in the incident.
news.sky.com
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· Jun 26

“The other men in hospital are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53. Liaison officers have been appointed. "Our thoughts are with the families of those who were injured, including our officer.

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· Jun 26

UPDATE 15:25 ACC Steve Johnson said: "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.

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· Jun 26

The police officer injured in the line of duty in Glasgow today has been named as Constable David Whyte. He was attending a scene of multiple stabbings by an armed man at a city centre hotel.

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· Jun 26

The incident in West George Street is not being treated as terrorism. The investigation is continuing.

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· Jun 26

We appreciate families of police officers in 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.

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· Jun 26

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· Jun 26

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

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· Jun 26

Still a huge cordon on Glasgow’s West George Street as investigations continue into the multiple stabbing at the Park Inn Hotel. Forensics on scene after unconfirmed reports three have died. Six people are in hospital, including a male police officer who’s critical

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· Jun 26

Huge police and ambulance response to an incident on West George Street in Glasgow

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· Jun 26

"Please help the emergency services do their jobs by staying away from the area"

Glasgow stabbing: Nicola Sturgeon: “My thoughts are with everyone involved”
The First Minister has reacted to the ongoing incident in Glasgow’s West End
scotsman.com
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· Jun 26

Due to the major incident in Glasgow today which the Scottish Ambulance Service is currently attending alongside we would please ask people to only call 999 in an emergency. We would also ask people to please stay away from the area.

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· Jun 26

The reports from Glasgow City Centre are truly dreadful. My thoughts are with everyone involved. I am being updated as the situation becomes clearer. Please help the emergency services do their jobs by staying away from the area - and please don’t share unconfirmed information.

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· Jun 26

1/ My thoughts are with all those who have been injured in the incident in Glasgow today. My sincere thanks go to our emergency services. The injury of a officer is a reminder of the great bravery our police officers show every day as they work to keep us safe.

UPDATE 15:25 ACC Steve Johnson said: "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.
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· Jun 26

2/ Please follow for official updates. Some of the information that has been circulating is unconfirmed/inaccurate - and the situation is serious enough without that. And let’s all keep the injured and their families uppermost in our thoughts

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· Jun 26

Deeply distressing news from Glasgow. My thoughts are with those who have tragically lost their lives and their loved ones. A huge thank you to our amazing emergency staff who have been on the scene

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· Jun 26

Deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow, my thoughts are with all the victims and their families. Thank you to our brave emergency services who are responding.

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· Jun 26

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.

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· Jun 26

Events unfolding in Glasgow are appalling & deeply disturbing. Thoughts of us all with those involved, with the police officer stabbed & families of those who have lost loved ones. Please stay away and act as directed, let our emergency services do all they can unhindered.

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· Jun 26

BREAKING: West George Street: Massive police presence in central Glasgow in ongoing incident

West George Street: Massive police presence in central Glasgow in ongoing incident
A major police operation is underway.
scotsman.com
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