Armed police called to Glasgow city centre street

Armed police have been called to a Glasgow city centre street this evening as part of inquiries into an “ongoing investigation.”

Pictures shared online show officers holding their weapons on Sauchiehall Street beside some police vehicles.

Another picture sent to The Scotsman appeared to show a Police Scotland helicopter hovering over the M8 road, while video footage shows three police vehicles on a road adjacent to the motorway.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, carrying out enquiries into an ongoing investigation."

Police were unable to provide any further details at this time.