Part of a Glasgow street has been locked down and residents evacuated following the discovery of “potentially hazardous substances” within a property, police have said.
Emergency services closed off a section of Shettleston Road on Tuesday afternoon.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Local residents have been evacuated as a precaution and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.”
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Shettleston Road has been closed at Fernan Street, St Mark Street, Blair Street and Old Shettleston Road.
The force spokesperson added: “Enquiries into the incident are continuing.”
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