Man taken to hospital after 'firearm discharged' within premises

Emergency services, including armed officers, were called to Drumoyne Road area of Glasgow after receiving reports of the incident at around 4pm on Friday, October 25.

Man taken to hospital after ‘firearm discharged’ within Glasgow premisesSTV News

A man has been taken to hospital after a firearm was reportedly discharged within a premises.

Emergency services, including armed officers, were called to the Drumoyne Road area of Glasgow after receiving reports of the incident at around 4pm on Friday, October 25.

A 52-year-old man was transported to hospital for treatment and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police Scotland believe there is no wider threat risk to the public, however, people are being urged to avoid the area.

An investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

A Police Scotland statement read: “Officers remain in the Drumoyne Road area of Glasgow after receiving a report around 4pm of a firearm being discharged within a premises.

“Armed police initially attended at the scene but have now been stood down.

“A 52-year-old man has been taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

“There is not believed to be any wider risk to the public, but people are advised to avoid the area while enquiries continue.”

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