Police officer injured in Glasgow stabbings praises colleagues for saving lives

Police Constable David Whyte was one of six people stabbed in the incident at the Park Inn Hotel in West George Street on Friday afternoon (June 26).
Police officers were on the scene within minutes of Friday's attack in West George Street.Police officers were on the scene within minutes of Friday's attack in West George Street.
Police officers were on the scene within minutes of Friday's attack in West George Street.

He is now in a stable condition in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and yesterday evening issued a statement praising the actions of his colleagues in saving lives and preventing further injuries.

Constable Whyte said: “The incident myself and colleagues faced in West George Street was extremely challenging. The scene we were confronted with is something I will never forget.

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“As the first responders on scene, myself and my colleague did what all police officers are trained for to save lives.

“I would like to thank my colleagues who put themselves in harm’s way to contain this incident and assist with the vital treatment given to myself and others at the scene by other emergency services.

“Despite suffering serious injuries myself, I know that the swift actions of colleagues saved lives and prevented a far more serious incident.

“I would like to thank the medical staff at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for their outstanding care in the hours following this incident.

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“Finally, I would like to thank the public for all their kind messages of support and for the good wishes from all at Police Scotland.

“It means a lot and has brought both myself and my family great comfort at this difficult time.”

Five other people were injured in Friday’s incident. All are being treated in hospital.

The attacker was shot dead at the scene by armed police.