‘Man with crossbow' storms busy Scots hospital sparking major emergency response
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A MAN with a crossbow stormed a Scots hospital and sparked a major emergency response.
He entered the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with the weapon earlier this morning.
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Gun cops raced to the scene after the alarm was raised.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged incident.
Luckily, the crossbow was not fired.
Inspector Alyssa Fullelove-McCann said: 'I'm aware this incident will be concerning but I'd like to provide reassurance that it is being treated as isolated and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
'Officers will remain in the area while enquiries are carried out and anyone with concerns or information can speak to them or call 101.'
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