Bomb squad called to Glasgow park over suspicious package

The bomb squad are in attendance at a Glasgow park after reports of a suspicious package in the grounds.
Alexandra Park. Picture: TSPLAlexandra Park. Picture: TSPL
Alexandra Park. Picture: TSPL

A cordon has been put in place at Alexandra Park, in the Dennistoun area of the city, and the entrance at Provan Road has been sealed off by police as a precaution while they investigate the package.

The nature of the suspect item has not been disclosed.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman told the BBC:

"At about 8.10am, police received a report of a suspicious item within Alexandra Park.

"As a precautionary measure, a cordon has been placed around an area of the park."

She added: "The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) are currently at the scene to examine the item."