Homes evacuated after ‘hazardous’ substances found in flat as police swarm area

Police have rushed to a property in Altyre Street, Shettleston, Glasgow, and enquiries are ongoing following the discovery of ‘potentially hazardous substances’

Officers have rushed to a flat in Scotland following the discovery of “potentially hazardous substances” within and local residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes.

Emergency services discovered the substances at a property in Altyre Street, Shettleston, Glasgow, the police said. Altyre Street, Dalness Street, Ard Street and Trainard Avenue have been closed. Local residents have been evacuated as a precaution.

Police Scotland said in a statement: “Police and emergency services are in attendance at a flat in Altyre Street, Shettleston, Glasgow, following the discovery of potentially hazardous substances within. Altyre Street, Dalness Street, Ard Street and Trainard Avenue have been closed, and local residents have been evacuated as a precaution. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Enquiries into the incident are continuing.”

Following the police statement, Labour councillor Jill Pidgeon has urged locals to be safe and put her contact details out for anyone who needs help. In a tweet, she wrote: “Please stay safe – if you need anything or I can help, please contact me on 07795 922970 or at jill.pidgeon@glasgow.gov.uk.”