Steven Mullen, 56, of Glasgow, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, December 16.
Cops locked down the area.(Image: Supplied)
A man has appeared in court following a disturbance and resulting 10-hour police stand off caused residents to be evacuated from a block of flats in the north of Glasgow. Armed police were called to the incident on Drumlaken Street at 9.50am on Monday (December 17).
As reported on Glasgow Live, roads were closed and nearby residents were forced to leave their properties.
Steven Mullen, 56, of Glasgow, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, December 16. He was charged with assault and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour.
He was remanded in custody and committed for further examination. He will next appear within eight days.
Pictures taken at the scene showed a large emergency response in the area. A large police cordon was erected around the quiet residential street.
A police cordon in the area.(Image: Supplied)
Two police cars and a uniformed officer could be seen standing guard. Another image showed a firefighter on the scene later that night using a torch as darkness fell. A fire appliance could also be seen with a large number of emergency service officers standing in front of the vehicle.
Local residents, who had taken shelter in a community centre at 10am that day, were allowed back into their homes shortly after 7pm.
A police spokesperson said: “Around 9.50am on Monday, 15 December, 2025, officers attended an address on Drumlaken Street in Glasgow in connection with an ongoing investigation.
“A disturbance followed and specialist resources, including firearms officers, attended as a precaution.
“A 56-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025.”