Cops launch STV probe after suspicious item found in car park

An investigation has been launched after police evacuated the STV studios in Glasgow on Tuesday evening following reports of a suspicious item in a car park.

The Pacific Quay building and all surrounding roads have now reopened after the incident at around 6.40pm last night. Officers from Police Scotland say the matter has been resolved but enquiries are continuing. The road reopened shortly after 1am.A statement read: “Officers were called around 6.40pm on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, to a report of a suspect item in a car park in Govan Road, near the South Rotunda, in Glasgow.

“A cordon was put in place as a precaution, EOD attended and carried out a controlled explosion. The item was found to be not viable. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Top news stories today Don't miss the latest n ews from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter .

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