Police Scotland has released a statement following a mass stabbing which took place in Glasgow today.
It has been confirmed that six men are in hospital following the horror attack at a hotel in the city.
At around 1.30pm today (26 June), Glasgow Live reported that a multiple stabbing has taken place on a busy city centre road.
A statement has been released by Police Scotland shedding more light on what happened and it has also been confirmed that the incident is not being treated as a terror attack.
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 to investigate."
