Officers attacked in Glasgow City Centre disorder involving large group of men

Chief Superintendent David Robertson described the violence as 'unacceptable' and said officers were 'not part of the job' to be assaulted, as police enquiries continue.

Police Scotland have confirmed that two of their officers were attacked with bottles during disorder in Glasgow City Centre on Wednesday night.

Douglas Street and Pitt Street were both closed and a large police presence was spotted in the area following a disturbance in the area.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson said “violence is unacceptable” and that it is “not part of the job” for officers to be assaulted.

He said : "Around 9.15pm on Wednesday, 4 November, 2026, we received a report of a disturbance involving a large group of men on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

"Two officers on patrol were attacked during the incident, with bottles being thrown and one knocked to the ground. They did not require medical treatment.

"This violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, being assaulted is not part of the job.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.”

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