Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Police were called to Altyre Street at about 17:00 on Monday

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow on Monday night.

Police attended Altyre Street in Shettleston just after 17:00 after potentially hazardous material was found in a flat.

Seven officers and a member of the Scottish Police Authority forensics staff were treated at the scene.

Cordons were put in place and about 80 residents had to leave their properties as a precaution.

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Approximately 60 people spent the night at an emergency rest centre at a nearby swimming pool.

Residents have been told they can return to their properties and roads have reopened.

Andy was evacuated from his home last night as police closed off the area

Some residents, like 29-year-old Andy were able to stay with family at another area, rather than at the rest centre.

"I asked the police what happened - they never wanted to give us any information so we still don't know," he said.

"It was very chaotic, a new experience. Hopefully it does not happen ever again."

Ch Supt Alan Waddell said: "Our inquiries 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."