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Police sealed off the hospital’s atrium while they dealt with the horror incident.(Image: James Chapelard)<\/p>\nA 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the early-morning incident.Police sealed off the hospital’s atrium while they dealt with the horror incident.(Image: James Chapelard)<\/p>\n
A significant police presence was seen at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after a man armed with a crossbow<\/a> entered the building earlier this morning.<\/p>\n The force first received reports at around 6.30am on Friday, May 23, and dispatched officers, including specialist firearms officers<\/a>. The incident took place in the hospital’s atrium, which was briefly sealed off as it was dealt with.<\/p>\n The weapon was not discharged and nobody was injured. A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection, and an investigation<\/a> is underway.<\/p>\n Several police vehicles were pictured outside the hospital<\/a> in Govan, with uniformed officers seen preparing to leave the site after the incident had been dealt with.<\/p>\n Some were seen to be apparently returning equipment to their vehicles<\/a>, which were parked in front of the hospital’s vast main building.<\/p>\n Traffic around the site was briefly diverted, but has since returned to normal. Police Scotland<\/a> have also reassured there is no risk to the wider public.<\/p>\n Inspector Alyssa Fullelove-McCann said: \u201cI\u2019m aware this incident will be concerning but I\u2019d like to provide reassurance that it is being treated as isolated<\/a> and there is no ongoing risk to the public.<\/p>\n \u201cOfficers will remain in the area while enquiries<\/a> are carried out and anyone with concerns or information can speak to them or call 101.\u201d<\/p>\n Health board NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which runs the hospital, confirmed it had assisted the force<\/a> with the incident and that everything was now running as normal.<\/p>\n A spokesperson added: “We would like to thank our security teams for their handling<\/a> of this incident before officers arrived.”<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Dr Zubir Ahmed, the Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow South West, who is also an NHS<\/a> transplant surgeon, later shared his reaction to the situation on social media.<\/p>\n He wrote: “I was upset to learn of the incident at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital this morning and the distress that this has caused to my colleagues<\/a> and constituents.<\/p>\n “I have been reassured by the police that the situation has been dealt with and that there is no ongoing risk to the public and patients<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747398730_254_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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