Armed police deployed as several injured in 'serious incident' in Glasgow

Several people have been injured and armed police have been deployed after a "serious incident" in Glasgow city center.

Eyewitnesses told Sky News that people were being taken on stretchers from the Park Inn hotel, and they had sustained injuries that left them bloodied.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland has said that the incident has been contained and that there is no continued threat to the public.

Glasgow City Council issued a traffic bulletin which read: "Due to a serious police incident the following roads are currently closed until further notice.

"West George Street - between Hope Street and West Nile Street."

"Renfield Street - between West Regent Street and St Vincent Street.

"Renfield Street traffic is being diverted onto West Nile Street and road users should avoid the area if possible."

Glasgow Live reports that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is now "braced" for a major incident.

Per BBC News, it is understood that a suspect was shot dead by police.

The news outlet has also reported that three people are believed to have been stabbed to death in a stairwell to the Park Inn hotel.

It has been confirmed by the Scottish Police Federation that a police officer was stabbed.

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