UPDATE: A 39-year-old man has died in police custody following a disturbance on Berkeley Street, prompting an urgent investigation by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC). Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6:45 AM on December 5, 2023, where the man was later pronounced dead after becoming unresponsive.
The incident unfolded when authorities responded to reports of a disturbance in a flat. Two women, aged 25 and 40, along with a 27-year-old man, were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The police have classified the death as “unexplained,” with ongoing inquiries into the circumstances.
A significant police presence remains on Berkeley Street, where forensic officers have established a cordon, collecting evidence and documenting the scene. Witnesses reported being startled by the heavy police activity, with one resident stating, “I don’t know what has happened but my flatmate said she saw four people outside shouting this morning.”
Another local, who arrived at the nearby Gurdwara Temple, expressed shock at the situation, stating, “I turned up this morning and I can’t enter. Something horrible has happened.” Sirens were reportedly heard racing through the neighborhood early Friday, leaving residents unsettled and confused.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed they received the initial call at 7:08 AM and dispatched multiple units, including four ambulances and a trauma team, to manage the situation. One individual was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, while two others were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Authorities are maintaining that there is currently no threat to the wider public, despite the alarming nature of the incident. A spokesperson for Police Scotland reiterated, “The circumstances of the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC). Enquiries are continuing.”
As the investigation unfolds, residents and officials alike are left grappling with the implications of this tragic event. The PIRC has been contacted for further comment, and updates are expected as the situation develops.
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