Local residents have been evacuated after 'potentially hazardous substances' were discovered at a flat in Glasgow.
Police and emergency services are currently in attendance at a property in Altyre Street in the Shettleston area of the city.
A bomb disposal team has also been spotted at the scene.
A number of roads have been closed and the public is being asked to avoid the area.
Glasgow City Council confimed that up to 100 residents have been taken to an emergency rest centre which has been set up at Tollcross International Swimming Centre nearby.
Police and emergency services are at a flat in Altyre St, Shettleston, following the discovery of potentially hazardous substances.
— Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) August 7, 2023
Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution and local roads closed.
Please avoid the area. Enquiries continuing.https://t.co/uTLDUnAM8O pic.twitter.com/4W4tgOz8jH
A Police Scotland statement read: "Police and emergency services are in attendance at a flat in Altyre Street, Shettleston, Glasgow, following the discovery of potentially hazardous substances within.
"Altyre Street, Dalness Street, Ard Street and Trainard Avenue have been closed, and local residents have been evacuated as a precaution. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
"Enquiries into the incident are continuing."
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