Officers confirmed they attended an address in connection with an ‘ongoing incident’, a disturbance shortly followed.
Police Scotland officers in Summerston
A man has been arrested after a street in the Summerston area of Glasgow was locked down by armed police, with nearby residents evacuated from their homes.
Emergency services, including firearms officers, swooped in on Drumlaken Street in Glasgow at around 9.50am this morning, December 15. Officers confirmed they attended an address in connection with an ‘ongoing incident’, a disturbance shortly followed.
Several surrounding streets have now re-opened, including Caldercuilt Road, between Arrochar Street and Rothes Drive, and Arrochar Street at Drumlaken Street. Evacuated locals were told to take shelter in a community centre and have since been able to return to their homes at around 7.15pm.
In a recent update, Police Scotland confirmed a 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and there is now “no wider risk to the public”.
Sergeant Jono Adams added: “I’d like to thank the local community for their support and patience while officers were in attendance.
“While enquiries remain ongoing, there is no longer disruption to the area and no wider risk to the public.”
Images showed a large emergency response in the area. One picture shows police cordon, taping off part of the street with two police cars parked nearby, and a uniformed officer standing guard.
Another shows a firefighter at the scene holding a torch as darkness fell. A fire appliance could also be seen with a large amount of emergency service officers at the scene.
A council spokesperson said: “Residents displaced from properties on Drumlaken St, Summerston, should now be able to return home. The temporary rest centre at Bellcraig Community Centre has now closed.”