Armed Police Arrest Man with Crossbow at Glasgow Hospital

Armed police, including specialist firearms officers, responded to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after a 29-year-old man entered the building carrying a crossbow. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the weapon was not fired, with no injuries reported. The hospital atrium was temporarily closed, and nearby traffic was diverted, but there was no disruption to hospital services, which have since resumed normal operations. Police have described the event as an isolated incident with no ongoing risk to the public, and inquiries are ongoing. Inspector Alyssa Fullelove-McCann urged anyone with information or concerns to contact the police, while NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde praised their security teams for their handling of the situation prior to police arrival. The legal context regarding crossbow ownership in the UK was also noted, including current regulations and proposed changes to tighten laws around sales.