Nicola Sturgeon has thanked heroic police officers for their 'quick and decisive actions' in response to a mass stabbing in Glasgow earlier today.
The First Minister said her thoughts were with “all those people who have been caught up in this terrible incident” as well as “residents and staff at the hotel”.
Police raced to The Park Inn Hotel on West George Street in the city centre following reports of a stabbing.
In a statement, Nicola Sturgeon said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with all those people who have been caught up in this terrible incident, particularly the six injured people taken to hospital for treatment, as well as residents and staff at the hotel.
“I also want to thank all of those police officers whose quick and decisive actions contained the incident – one of whom was among those taken to hospital – as well as the work of the other emergency services. The Justice Secretary and I have been kept informed through the afternoon and briefed by the Chief Constable.
“While such a serious incident is rare in Scotland it is another reminder of the courage and professionalism of our police officers who are willing to run towards danger in order to protect the lives of others.
“Clearly there is already much speculation around this incident, which remains under investigation.
“I would urge everyone to avoid such speculation, to not share potentially harmful or upsetting material on social media and to follow police advice while investigations are underway.”
A suspect was shot by officers and later died while a 42-year-old police officer was injured and hospitalised.
He is reported to be in a critical but stable condition and five others, including a 17-year-old boy are being treated for injuries.
The other casualties, all men, are aged 18, 20, 38 and 53.
We told how the shocking first images of the event showed a man bleeding on the steps of the hotel.
