Glasgow street evacuated as bomb disposal unit deployed

A Glasgow street has been locked down after a bomb disposal unit was deployed by Police Scotland.

The force said it shut roads and evacuated several flats around Petershill Road, Springburn, after receiving a report of a "suspect device" within a property.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was sent to the area after officers were alerted at about 10:05.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police Scotland said emergency services were at the scene and an investigation was continuing.

A spokesperson added: "People are advised at this time to heed local diversions or seek alternative routes."