Police have confirmed that shots were fired outside a primary school during morning drop off today.
We are aware of a firearms incident in Penilee this morning. We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to any other person.
— GlasgowSWPolice (@SWGlasgowPolice) January 16, 2017
If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact us on 101 immediately.
— GlasgowSWPolice (@SWGlasgowPolice) January 16, 2017
We've numerous officers in & around Penilee following this mornings incident. If you have any information please speak to them or phone 101
— GlasgowSWPolice (@SWGlasgowPolice) January 16, 2017
Thankfully, Glasgow City Council have stated that neither staff nor pupils from St. George's RC Primary in Glasgow, were injured in the incident.
All pupils and staff are safe at St George's Primary, Penilee. Police dealing with an incident which happened outside school grounds.
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) January 16, 2017
All pupils and staff are safe at St George's primary. Police dealing with an incident which happened outside school grounds.
— St George's Primary (@StGeorgesG52) January 16, 2017
There are reports that a man was shot outside the school in Penilee, however, this has yet to be confirmed by police.
Police helicopter out above penilee. Can someone tell me what's happened been there a good while now @1025Clyde1 pic.twitter.com/HsPuPn088T
— Martha Judge (@MarthaJudge) January 16, 2017
The authorities are conducting extensive enquiries and additional patrols have been put in place in the area.
Forensics officer outside St George's primary in Glasgow pic.twitter.com/blqvhiFBcv
— PALucindaC (@PALucindaC) January 16, 2017
Someone has shot someone in #cardonald ffs
— John M Robertson (@JohnRob84) January 16, 2017
@SWGlasgowPolice
— Shoaib Khalid Bhatti (@shoaibkbhatti) January 16, 2017
has the gunman been arrested?
Thanks - worried parent
