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Man charged over crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital

James Chapelard A police car and van parked outside of the Queen Elizabeth with the backs of two police officers standing by the vehiclesJames Chapelard
Police were called to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

A 29-year-old man has been charged over an incident with a crossbow at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Police were were called at about 06:30 on Friday after security staff prevented a man entering the building with the weapon.

Firearms officers were sent to the scene and a man was arrested. The weapon was not discharged and there were no injuries.

The 29-year-old is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the hospital's atrium had been closed for a short time and traffic around the hospital had been temporarily diverted.

A spokesperson said: "There was no disruption to any of our services".