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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Armed police called to Glasgow hospital after man enters with crossbow

A close-up of a Police Scotland officer in uniform
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said police officers would remain in the area to reassure the public. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

Armed police have been called to a hospital in Glasgow after a man entered the building carrying a crossbow.

Police were alerted to the incident in the atrium of Queen Elizabeth university hospital at about 6.30am on Friday.

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