Everything we know about Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station 'controlled explosion'

Three men have been released without charge after being arrested amid a Buchanan Bus Station lockdown on Wednesday (November 20) afternoon.

The station, surrounding streets and nearby Glasgow Caledonian University were evacuated after reports of a 'suspicious item' found near the station at around 1.10pm.

Today (Thursday, November 21) Police say they were responding to a "credible threat" and cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure.

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Did bus services run?

All bus services to and from the busy city centre station were terminated with First Bus, McGills, Megabus, CityLink and Stagecoach buses all affected and forced to use alternative routes.

Areas around the station including the M8 Junction 16 slip-off, Cowcaddens Road and Killermont Street, were all cordoned off as police stood guard whilst bomb disposal units were sent in.

At around 4pm an EOD robot, known as a Harris T7, moved in before a 'controlled explosion' was carried out on the potential suspicious item.

The bus station area was cleared by 9.45pm.

What did the latest Police statement confirm?

Police Scotland confirmed officers had arrested three men for alleged possession of offensive weapons. However they have since been released without charge.

Their updated statement at 1pm on Thursday, from Superintendent Derrick Johnston, reads: "The initial report was treated as a credible threat and, as a precautionary measure and in accordance with procedures, the surrounding area was closed to the public and a cordon put in place.

"The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) carried out a controlled explosion after an assessment was made of the impact to nearby gas mains and local train lines.

"The item was then examined and confirmed to be innocent in nature, posing no risk to the public.

"All areas reopened by 9.45pm and I thank the public for their patience and understanding."

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