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22/09/2014
'Armed Siege' Ongoing In Glasgow
Armed police have responded to an "ongoing incident" in Boyd Street in Glasgow.
Police Scotland confirmed that officers armed with guns and shields had been called to a property in the city's Govanhill area at about 11:20 on Monday.
According to the BBC, police have told local people the incident is an "armed siege".
Boyd Street has been closed to traffic.
The situation is ongoing.
(MH/CD)
Police Scotland confirmed that officers armed with guns and shields had been called to a property in the city's Govanhill area at about 11:20 on Monday.
According to the BBC, police have told local people the incident is an "armed siege".
Boyd Street has been closed to traffic.
The situation is ongoing.
(MH/CD)
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