Milnbank Street Glasgow: Locals react as police investigate

Alexandra Parade is on lockdown by cops as Explosive Ordnance Demolition crews arrived to investigate a 'suspicious' package.

Many residents have been standing in the cold waiting to find out what happened and when they can return to their homes.

Jackie McCormick was on her way home from work and assumed the heavy police presence meant a robbery in the neighbourhood. 

She said: “I saw the officers and blue flashing lights and was told that Alexandra Parade is closed.

“I live right across the road and am waiting to get home.” 

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Milnbank Street was cordoned off with police tape and the ordnance robot could be seen on the road surrounded by officers and bomb squad.

Another resident revealed that she happened to pop her head outside to be met with officers telling her to get out as quickly as possible. 

Samantha Lawley was at home on Milnbank street with her partner when she heard cops banging on the door and telling them to evacuate. 

Her partner added: “I looked out the window and they shouted at me to get out of the building.” 

Bomb disposal crews were on the scene for approximately three hours before leaving, while officers are still keeping the area sealed off with tape.

A fire engine also arrived on the scene after EOD left.

A helicopter was seen by residents above the scene.

The M8 was closed for some time but has now reopened.

Chief Inspector Scott Simpson said: "We were called around 3.30pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022, to a report of a suspicious package found within a premises on Milnbank Street in Glasgow.

"Officers are in attendance and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) have been contacted. The premises has been evacuated, a cordon has been put in place."