Glasgow stabbing – Asylum seeker shot dead by cops ‘threatened violence & complained of hunger’ days before stabbing six

Published: 15:32, 26 Jun 2020
Updated: 14:46, 28 Jun 2020

AN asylum seeker shot dead by police after a knife rampage in Glasgow today had threatened violence and complained of hunger days before the attack, it is claimed.

A police officer is fighting for his life and five other males are injured in hospital after this afternoon's city-centre stabbing .

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Horrified witnesses saw stricken victims being carried from the Park Inn Hotel on stretchers after this afternoon's bloodbath.

Tonight, the officer who was stabbed trying to protect victims from the knife-wielding maniac was named as PC David Whyte, 42.

as the stabbing spree unfolded.

Two other people were initially feared to have been killed in the broad daylight horror attack, the BBC reports.

But tonight, Police Scotland said six people were injured in hospital including the 42-year-old police officer and a 17-year-old boy.

The other victims, all men, are aged 18, 20, 38 and 53.

A police officer has been injured in the knife attack

Armed cops stormed a hotel in the city centre todayCredit: Twitter

Tonight, Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, paid tribute to PC Whyte.

He said: "My thoughts and very best wishes are with those who have been injured and their families, including our colleague Constable David Whyte who was seriously injured in the course of doing his duty.

"I offer my personal support to all those affected.

"Officers have once again run into danger to protect their fellow citizens. "Their professionalism as police officers was outstanding.

"I pay tribute to their bravery, selflessness and commitment to protecting the public."

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One man could be seen lying soaked in blood on steps outside the hotel after the carnage.

Others were carried to ambulances with blood splatters on their clothing as police led the hotel guests to safety.

Council leaders have been asked to respond to claims the knifings happened as the city became a "powder keg" of tension during the crisis.

It comes after protesters campaigned about the living conditions of refugees in Glasgow this month.

And on Wednesday, June 17, at least six people were arrested when 'far-right' campaigners targeted a rally.

Chain Radisson confirmed the Park Inn is partly being used to house asylum seekers.

, my thoughts are with all the victims and their families.

: "I saw people being treated with blood on the ground.

"I saw people running out of the hotel with the police shouting 'put your hands up, put your hands up, come out'.

"There were police cars, ambulances all over the street and they cordoned it off. Police were shouting to people in other buildings near the Park Inn hotel to stay inside and not come into the street.

"I saw at least three people injured and they were taken away in ambulances."

A man is attended to by medics in Glasgow

A suspect has been shotCredit: jamiewilliamson.com

Witness Craig Milroy, who saw the aftermath of the incident from an office building nearby, said he had seen four people taken away in ambulances.

He added: "I saw a man lying on the ground, of African descent, with no shoes on. He was on the ground with someone holding his side - I don't know if it was a bullet wound, a stab wound, or what it was.

"We were still standing outside, after that the police all came down, the riot police and triage team told us to go back in and lock the door."

The rampage unfolded this afternoon on a busy Glasgow streetCredit: PA:Press Association

A forensic officer on the scene todayCredit: PA:Press Association

The hotel has been housing asylum seekers during the coronavirus pandemicCredit: PA:Press Association

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were "braced" for a major incident.

Offices in the area have been locked down while police investigate.

Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Deeply alarming reports coming from Glasgow. Please follow police advice and avoid the area. Thoughts are with the emergency services as they continue to respond to this incident."

While First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "My thoughts are with all those who have been injured in the incident in Glasgow today.

"My sincere thanks go to our emergency services. The injury of a @policescotland officer is a reminder of the great bravery our police officers show every day as they work to keep us safe."

Rooms at the 3-star Park Inn hotel, situated just five minutes' walk from Glasgow Central train station, cost from £59 a night.

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