Locals said 'around 20 to 25 police vehicles' descended onto the scene and residents were 'asked to stay indoors'
Armed police swarmed the St Andrew’s Court area of Blantyre last night after a man fled the scene of a crash with a police car and threatened officers with a blade.
Locals said "around 20 to 25 police vehicles" descended onto the scene and residents were "asked to stay indoors". Another local said: "Forrest Street in Low Blantyre was swarming. There was over 20 cop cars and an ambulance. There were hundreds of officers and vehicles kicking about the new build houses on Church Street as well."
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