Man with crossbow arrested at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

A person has been arrested after coming into a significant health facility in Glasgow armed with a crossbow.

Police have been alerted to the incident on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at about 06:30 after safety body of workers intervened.

Firearms officials have been despatched to the scene and a 29-year-old guy was once arrested.

The weapon was once now not discharged and there have been no accidents. Inquiries are ongoing.

Insp Alyssa Fullelove-McCann stated: “I’m aware this incident will be concerning but I’d like to provide reassurance that it is being treated as isolated and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

“Officers will stay within the house whilst inquiries are performed and someone with considerations or knowledge can discuss to them or name 101.”

The health board said the hospital’s atrium had been closed for a short time and traffic around the hospital had been temporarily diverted.

A spokesperson added: “There was once no disruption to any of our services and products and the health facility is now open as commonplace.”