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Gary Armstrong

Park Inn Hotel stabbing: West George Street incident not being treated as terrorism

Police Scotland have confirmed this afternoon's stabbing incident in Glasgow city centre is 'not being treated as terrorism'.

Police have so far advised six people have been injured following the incident at the Park Inn Hotel on West George Street and a suspect was shot and killed by armed officers.

One of those injured was a Police Scotland officer who is currently fighting for his life in hospital.

The BBC earlier reported three people had died, including the suspect.

The scene on West George Street (Ross Turpie Daily Record / Sunday Mail)

Greater Glasgow Police Division have now confirmed the incident is deemed not terror-related: "The incident in West George Street Glasgow is not being treated as terrorism. The investigation is continuing."

Police Scotland earlier advised: "The individual who was shot by armed police has died. Six other people are in hospital for treatment to their injuries including a police officer, who is in a critical but stable condition.

"We are continuing to deal with the incident on West George Street, Glasgow and would ask people to avoid the area. We would urge the public not to speculate about this incident or share unconfirmed information on social media."

Follow our live blog here for all the latest updates as we get them.

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