A number of roads in the city were closed while police and bomb squad investigations were carried out
We previously reported that 999 crews and the explosives ordnance disposal team had been called to a flat in Altyre Street, Shettleston on Monday evening.and the following roads were closed while investigations are being carried out:Trainard Avenue from Wellshot Road to Dalness StreetFairholm Street from Wellshot Road to Altyre StreetAs of around 7am, the closures have been lifted but a police presence remains on the scene.
Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage but I would like to reassure the local community that the significant multi-agency response to this incident will continue overnight. “I would like to thank those affected for their cooperation and advise that everything is being done to allow those evacuated back into their homes as soon as it is safe to do so.
“This incident has caused disruption to many people and I would urge members of the public to avoid the area at this time.”
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