Arrest made as man ‘caught carrying firearm’ on street

A man has been arrested after allegedly carrying a firearm on a Glasgow street.

A man has been arrested after police were called to a Glasgow street over reports of a man allegedly carrying a firearm.

The 28-year-old was arrested on Alexandra Parade in the Dennistoun area of the city on Saturday after police were called at about 8.35pm.

No-one was injured as a result of the incident.

The man has been charged and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Police have arrested a 28-year-old man after officers were called to the Alexandra Parade area at about 8.35pm last night following a report of a man with a firearm.

“No-one was injured as a result of the incident.

“He is due before Glasgow Sheriff Court tomorrow.”

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