AN event which was taking place at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall tonight has been cancelled.
An Audience with Celtic Legends has been axed, the venue has announced.
Revealing the news on social media, the venue on Killermont Street, near Buchanan Bus Station, said it has been cancelled due to "circumstances" beyond its control.
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A spokesperson said: "Urgent update.
"An Audience with Celtic Legends – Wednesday, November 20.
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, this evening’s event has been cancelled. All ticket holders will be contacted in due course.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
It comes after we reported how police were called to Buchanan Bus Station earlier this afternoon.
Cops revealed the city centre bus station was closed following a report of a "potential suspicious item".
The force was alerted to the incident shortly after 1pm.
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A bomb disposal unit, including a robot, is currently on the scene. Police officers, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service are also in attendance.
In images captured by the Glasgow Times shortly after 5pm, bomb squad officers can be seen kitted up at the scene preparing to move in.
Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, which was reported around 1.10pm today.
"EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) are at the scene and enquiries remain ongoing.
"Killermont Street remains closed to traffic and pedestrians with diversions in place.
"The public is advised to avoid the area."
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