The youngest person in hospital following the stabbing in Glasgow today is a 17-year-old boy.
Police confirmed those in hospital following the incident are all male and aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53.
In a statement, assistant chief constable Steve Johnson confirmed the five males are being treated along with a 42-year-old police officer who is in a critical but stable condition.
Police confirmed the incident at the Park Inn Hotel is not being treated as terrorism and said investigations are ongoing.
The hotel has been housing asylum seekers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The first images of the horror incident emerged around lunchtime as police swarmed Glasgow city centre.
Shocking photographs showed a man bleeding on the hotel steps.
A suspect shot by police has been confirmed to have died.
Assistant chief constable Steve Johnson said: “Police responded to a report of an incident at the Park Inn Hotel in West George Street, Glasgow, at 12.50pm today.
“Officers were on the scene within two minutes, and armed officers shortly afterwards, and the incident was quickly contained.
“A man was shot by armed police and has died. Six other men are in hospital for treatment, including a 42-year-old police officer, who is in a critical but stable condition. The officer’s family is aware.
“The other men in hospital are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53. Liaison officers have been appointed.
“Our thoughts are with the families of those who were injured, including our officer.
“The incident is not being treated as a terrorism and our investigation is continuing into the circumstances. There is no wider risk to the public, however the street remains closed and people should avoid the area.
“As would be the case in any police discharge of firearms involving a fatality, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has instructed the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner to investigate.”
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