A SENIOR manager at the council has been charged in connection with an incident at a homeless soup kitchen.

Allegations of verbal abuse towards volunteers at the Homeless Project Scotland service were reported to police earlier this month.

The charity runs a food service each night under the Hielanman's Umbrella bridge at Argyle Street, where volunteers serve food to people and an outreach team offers support and advice to people on the streets at risk of homelessness.

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The alleged incident took place on a Friday night around 10pm when it was reported someone approached the volunteers and was abusive.

The charity said it has a zero-tolerance policy and reported the matter to the police.

Police have confirmed a woman has been charged.

It is understood she holds a position with the city’s Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) which deals with homeless people and those with addiction issues and complex needs.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a disturbance on Argyle Street, Glasgow, that occurred about 10pm on Friday, August 11, 2023.

“A 52-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and she is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.”

A spokeswoman for HSCP said: “It would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”