Firhill disturbance: Police will investigate whether 23-year-old was shot

The Glasgow Times understands that the force is investigating whether a shooting took place in Firhill last night.

It comes after a 23-year-old was taken to hospital following a disturbance on Firhill Street.

Residents in the area, who told us that they believed it was a shooting, revealed that armed officers responded to the call, a protocol often used in firearms incidents.

Specialist officers were also at the scene and appeared to be looking on the ground for evidence within the crime scene.

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The Glasgow Times also understands that another man may have been involved in the incident but police only confirmed that the 23-year-old was injured, and is in a stable condition. 

Last night, a large police cordon was in place near Firhill Stadium with residents told they could not enter their homes to preserve the crime scene. 

One local said: "The police won't let anyone down the street. I live there and have to wait before I am allowed in."

Another added: "There are armed police all parked alongside the student accommodation near Firhill Stadium. Police were on the ground looking for something. I think something big has happened."

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police were called around 5.15 pm on Thursday, March 12 after a report of a disturbance on Firhill Street, Glasgow.

"A 23-year-old  man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries where his condition is described as stable.

"Enquiries, which are at an early stage, are ongoing.

"There are additional police patrols in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2640 of Thursday, 12 March, 2020."