Two men are in hospital following two separate incidents in Glasgow city centre. One man was assaulted and another was struck by a car in a hit-and-run.
Officers were called to a report of a disturbance involving a group of men in Royal Exchange Square at around 3.05am on Sunday. Emergency services attended, and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment after being assaulted.
Police appeal after assault
Access to Royal Exchange Square was blocked off to pedestrians following the incident, and detectives are appealing for information. The area is closed from the Buchanan Street, North Court Lane and the Queen Street entrances.
Detective Inspector Stephen Greenshields of CID said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault to come forward.
“We are carrying out a review of CCTV in the area and would appeal to anyone with any mobile phone footage or motorists who have dash-cam to get in touch, you may have captured something that can assist our investigation.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0494 of 4 October, 2026.”
Hit-and-run on Glassford Street
Road closures are also in place at Glassford Street from The Trongate to Ingram Street following a separate incident. Just an hour and a half after the assault, police confirmed a male pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Glassford Street at around 4.30am. The car left the scene, and police said enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver.
In a statement on social media, police said: “Please be aware of two road closures in the city centre today, Sunday, 4 October, 2026.
“Glassford Street from The Trongate to Ingram Street is closed following a crash. Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.
“There is no access to Royal Exchange Square – it is closed from the Buchanan Street, North Court Lane and Queen Street entrances. Please avoid the area.”
Event safety measures
The shutdown comes as 35,000 runners were set to descend on the city for the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run. Glasgow City Council says the temporary restrictions are being introduced “for the safety of the event and other road users”.
They apply to all motorists apart from emergency service teams and vehicles that have been granted permission by Glasgow City Council’s events team.
