999 crews at bus incident

EMERGENCY crews rushed to a ‘serious incident’ on a First Bus.

An alleged “disturbance” took place onboard the number three on Great Western Road, near Knightswood, shortly after 1pm on Sunday, March 17.

Officers say they were called to the incident - where a knife was reportedly present.

During the ordeal, residents reported there were police in the area.

Following it, a 35-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.

He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, March 18.

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Meanwhile, First Bus has since praised the bus driver for maintaining a ‘cool head’ during the situation and moving all the passengers to safety.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 1.20pm on Sunday, March 17, 2024 officers received a report of a disturbance on a bus at Great Western Road, Glasgow.

“Officers attended and a 35-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

“He is due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, March 18, 2024. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

A spokesperson for First Bus said: “We can confirm a serious incident took place on the No.3 service on Great Western Road shortly after 1pm on Sunday.

“The police were called immediately, and the driver took instant action to move all passengers on board to safety.

“We wish to praise our driver for his quick thinking in a very serious situation and for maintaining a cool head to diffuse it as quickly as possible. His actions helped ensure all on board remained safe.”