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FM says lesson to be learned from Glasgow knife attack

Glasgow stabbing scene
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Nicola Sturgeon begins by saying a few words about Friday's knife attack in Glasgow.

It reminded us that in order to protect the public our police officers so often run towards danger, she says.

"We're considering what further lessons need to be learned from what happened on Friday," she adds.

The first minister thanks all of the police officers involved with dealing with the attack and praises all the medical services.

She says her thoughts are with PC David White and everyone who was harmed in the incident.

Severe disruption: M8 Glasgow City eastbound

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M8 Glasgow City eastbound severe disruption, between J16 for Canal Street and J15 for A803 Glebe Street.

M8 Glasgow City - M8 partially blocked and it's slow eastbound between J16, Canal (Craighall) and J15, A803 (Townhead), because of a breakdown.

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