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Hilary Mitchell & Robert Fairnie

Falkirk incident: Live updates as Edinburgh to Glasgow trains disrupted due to man "holding knife"

Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow and Dunblane have been subject to delays today due to a police incident at Falkirk Grahamston train station.

Armed officers are currently at the scene speaking to a man who is believed to be holding a knife.

 Scotrail tweeted:

"The police are dealing with an incident near the railway. Services between Edinburgh to Glasgow Via Cumbernauld and Edinburgh to Dunblane will be affected. You can still travel Edinburgh-Glasgow via Falkirk High to avoid disruption. Apologies for your delay."

Some passengers are stuck at Stirling station on trains that aren't able to continue with their journey.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

"Police in Falkirk responded to Meeks Road at around 8.50am on Thursday 22nd August following report of concern for the wellbeing of a man. Local and specialist officers remain in attendance to engage with the man and ensure this incident is resolved safely."

See below for the latest updates:

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