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Sarah Vesty & Andy Shipley

Armed police swoop on Glasgow city centre street as officers 'box in car'

Police have raced to the scene of an 'ongoing incident' in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.

At least three armed response vehicles were pictured on the busy thoroughfare at around 7.30pm on Friday.

Several marked police vehicles were seen boxing a car in (UGC)

Shocked eyewitnesses watched as the dramatic incident unfolded near a packed bus stop. 

One police vehicle had blocked the path of a dark grey car, which was pictured with its boot open, while two marked cars stopped nearby.

Armed cops were seen on Sauchiehall Street (UGC)

Several armed cops were also seen examining the vehicle.

A man in handcuffs was seen being spoken to by two plain-clothed officers.

A man was seen handcuffed on Sauchiehall Street (UGC)

The exact nature of the incident is not currently known.

Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, carrying out enquiries into an ongoing investigation."

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