Homes evacuated after hazardous substances alert

Emergency services at the scene of the alert in Shettleston, Glasgow

About 80 residents were evacuated and four roads closed after police discovered "potentially hazardous substances" in a Glasgow flat.

Emergency services were called to a property on Altyre Street, Shettleston, just after 17:00 on Monday.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers were called to the scene.

Evacuated residents were taken to an emergency rest centre at Tollcross International Swimming Centre but have now been allowed to return home.

Altyre Street, Dalness Street, Ard Street and Trainard Avenue were all closed while investigations were carried out but have since reopened.

Ch Supt Alan Waddell of Police Scotland said: "Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and there will be a continued police presence in the area. We are working closely with our partners.

"I would like to thank residents and motorists for their patience whilst we dealt with this incident. There was no danger to the wider public."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a hazmat unit and three appliances were sent to the incident.