Emergency rest centre set up for Glasgow Broomhill residents after homes evacuated

An emergency rest centre has been set up for residents affected by an ongoing incident in Broomhill this afternoon, Thursday February 15.

Multiple emergency services swarmed Broomhill Drive, in the west end, earlier today and remain at the scene after 'suspicious items' were found inside a property.READ MORE: Glasgow Airport increase pick-up and drop-off charges despite hike last yearThere are no further details on the nature of the incident however a strong police presence remains. Residents have also been evacuated from their homes.

Glasgow City Council have set up an emergency rest centre at nearby Partick Burgh Hall - on Burgh Hall Street - for those who have been evacuated from their homes. Though the council don't know exactly how many people have been evacuated at this stage, two residents are resting at the centre as of 3.30pm.A council spokesman said: “We have set-up an emergency rest centre at Partick Burgh Hall for anyone evacuated from their home as a result of this incident.

“We will continue to liaise with Police and the Fire Service and will respond to any developments appropriately.”

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