Man arrested and station evacuated after bus passenger spotted with 'firearm'

A man has been arrested after a bus passenger was spotted with what was believed to be a gun in Glasgow.

Police, including firearms officers, raced to the scene at Buchanan Bus Station around 1.25pm on Saturday following reports that a man had a weapon.

The bus and the bus station was evacuated as a precaution.

It is understood the firearm was actually a toy gun.

A 50-year-old man was arrested and enquiries are ongoing into the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.25pm on Saturday, September 14 2024, police, including firearms officers, attended Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, following reports of a male passenger on a bus with what was believed to be a firearm.

“The bus and the bus station was evacuated as a precaution. A 50-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are continuing.

“There is now no safety risk to the public and the station is now back open.”

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