Homes have been evacuated and a man has been arrested after bomb disposal units were called to a block of flats in Glasgow.
Police are currently at the scene on Petershill Road in the Springburn area of the city after being called just after 10am on Monday.
Officers received reports of a suspect device within a flat on the street.
Road closures are currently in place in the surrounding area and residents have been evacuated.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and investigations are continuing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police and emergency services are currently in attendance at an incident in Petershill Road, Springburn, Glasgow.
“Officers were called around 10.05am this morning, Monday, April 17 2023, to a report of a suspect device within a flat in the street.
“The EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal – is in attendance.
“As a precaution, a number of flats have been evacuated and some road closures have been implemented.
“People are advised at this time to heed local diversions or seek alternative routes.”
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