Subway station closed after ‘robbery’ at ticket office

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident in Glasgow.

A Glasgow subway station has been closed following reports of a robbery in the early hours of the morning.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident that allegedly took place at the Bridge Street station ticket office.

Police were called to the scene at around 1.12am on Tuesday.

The men were arrested around 40 minutes later.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police said: “We were called to Bridge Street subway station, Glasgow, at 1.12am following reports of a burglary at the ticket office.

“Officers attended and three young men were arrested in connection at 1.51am. They have been taken to custody for questioning, where they remain.

“The station remains closed this morning while enquiries continue.”

Glasgow Subway wrote on Twitter: “Bridge Street Station will not open this morning due to a police incident overnight.

“Both inner and outer circles are running and all other stations are open.

@GLASubwayTravel

“Services will not stop at Bridge Street & the public will not be able to access. Nearest station is St Enoch.”

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