Man arrested for allegedly holding fake firearm in Glasgow street

A man has been arrested by armed police for allegedly holding an imitation firearm in Glasgow.
Police detained the suspect. Picture: John DevlinPolice detained the suspect. Picture: John Devlin
Police detained the suspect. Picture: John Devlin

No shots were fired in the incident which is said to have happened on Thursday in Helen Street, Govan, around 9.20pm.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “It is believed to be an imitation firearm.

“A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with incident.

“He is expected to appear at court on Monday.”