Glasgow: Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after incident at STV offices

A BOMB disposal squad has carried out a controlled explosion following an incident near STV studios in Glasgow.

Police Scotland has now confirmed that a unit from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team carried out a controlled explosion. Previously, an STV spokesperson said: “Due to a police incident in the area, STV’s offices at Pacific Quay have been evacuated this evening.“The channel remains on air with regular programming, but this evening’s edition of Scotland Tonight won’t be transmitted.”

"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.We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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