Police attacked during Glasgow city centre disturbance involving large group of men

Two police officers have been attacked while dealing with a disturbance involving a large group of men in Glasgow city centre.

Police were called to Sauchiehall Street to reports of a disturbance around 9pm.

Officers closed sections of Douglas Street and Pitt Street to the public while dealing with the group.

Two officers on patrol were attacked during the incident, with one knocked to the ground and bottles being thrown.

Investigations into the disturbance are ongoing.

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Chief superintendent David Robertson said: “Around 9.15pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, we received a report of a disturbance involving a large group of men on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

“Two officers on patrol were attacked during the incident, with bottles being thrown and one knocked to the ground. They did not require medical treatment.

“This violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, being assaulted is not part of the job.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.”