
Man charged after entering Glasgow hospital 'armed with crossbow'
A man has been charged after entering a Glasgow hospital carrying a crossbow.
The terrifying incident unfolded at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at 6.30am on Friday, May 23.
Police, including firearms officers, raced to the scene. The incident took place in the hospital's atrium, which was briefly sealed off as it was dealt with.
The weapon was not discharged, and no injuries were reported.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection while an investigation began.
Police have now confirmed he has been charged and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
Health board NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said their security teams handled the incident before officers arrived on scene.
Dr Zubir Ahmed, the Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow South West, who is also an NHS transplant surgeon, shared his reaction to the situation on social media.
He wrote: "I was upset to learn of the incident at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital this morning and the distress that this has caused to my colleagues and constituents.
"I have been reassured by the police that the situation has been dealt with and that there is no ongoing risk to the public and patients.
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"My sincere thanks go to local staff and emergency responders for their swift and professional response."
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said on Friday: "We can confirm we supported police with an incident in the atrium of the QEUH this morning.
"The atrium was closed for a short time while this was dealt with, and traffic around the hospital was temporarily diverted.
"There was no disruption to any of our services and the hospital is now open as normal.
"We would like to thank our security teams for their handling of this incident before officers arrived."
Police Scotland said on Sunday: "A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a report of a person entering the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with a crossbow. "The incident happened around 6.30am on Friday, 23 May. "The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 26 May, 2025."

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