Pensioner 'stabbed' in car near school as armed police descend on street

Armed police were called to Glasgow's east end at around 12.10pm on Tuesday following reports of a serious assault

Pensioner ‘stabbed’ in vehicle near Glasgow primary schoolSTV News

A pensioner has been taken to hospital after reportedly being stabbed in a car near a primary school in Glasgow.

Police, including armed officers, descended on Auckland Wynd at around 12.10pm on Tuesday following reports of a serious assault.

A 77-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Pupils at the nearby Riverbank Primary School were able to be picked up as normal.

The area has been taped off by police as part of the ongoing investigation.

No arrests have been made in connection.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.10pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, we received a report of a serious assault within a vehicle on Auckland Wynd in Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended, and a 77-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“Officers remain in the area, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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Last updated Apr 28th, 2026 at 16:22

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