Man charged after reports of 'person with knife'

Emergency services were called to Alexander Street in Clydebank.

Man charged after reports of ‘person with knife’ in ClydebankiStock

A man has been charged after reports of a person wielding a knife in Clydebank on Friday.

Emergency services were called to Alexander Street at around 11.10pm after they were alerted to the alleged incident.

A 61-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

There were no injuries. A report is due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.10pm on Friday, August 8, 2025, officers received a report of a man in possession of a knife in the Alexander Street area of Clydebank.

“There were no reported injuries.

“A 61-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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