A WOMAN has been injured in a "disturbance" in a ward at a city hospital.
Officers were called to Glasgow Royal Infirmary at around 10.30am this morning following a report of a disturbance.
A 23-year-old woman was injured in the incident.
She received treatment for her injuries which are not believed to be serious.
A 69-year-old man has been detained.
Police have stated there is no ongoing incident.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have confirmed they are cooperating fully with police investigations and are providing support to staff affected by the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We were made aware of a disturbance within a ward at Glasgow Royal Infirmary around 10.30am on Saturday, December 24.
"A 23-year-old woman was injured in the incident and has received treatment.
"Her injuries are not believed to be serious.
"A 69-year-old man has been detained and there is no ongoing incident or risk to the wider hospital."
A spokesperson for NHSGGC said: "We can confirm that police were called following an incident at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and we are co-operating fully with their investigations.
"We are providing support to any staff who have been affected by the incident."
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