The officer who was stabbed in Friday's attack on West George Street has thanked medical staff for "saving" his life as he is discharged from hospital.
The 42-year-old was one of six victims to be stabbed in the knife attack at the Park Inn Hotel.
The attacker, named Abadlla Adam (pictured below) was shot dead at the scene.
Four other victims remain in hospital for their injuries.
Three are in a stable condition and one is critical but stable.
Constable Whyte, said: “I would like to thank the medical staff at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for saving my life and getting me back to where I am today.
“I feel incredibly lucky being able to leave hospital less than a week after the incident.
“I would also like to thank everyone at Police Scotland for their support and also the thousands of people who have sent warm wishes from around the world over the last few days.
“There is no doubt that I face a long road to recovery but I am absolutely determined to be back on duty as soon as I possibly can.
“I have no further comment to make and would again ask the media not to approach myself, my family or friends and to please respect the privacy I need to complete my recovery.”
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