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| Two police officers have been taken to hospital after they were stabbed while responding to an incident. | Two police officers have been taken to hospital after they were stabbed while responding to an incident. |
| A man is in police custody and has also been taken to hospital following the incident in Greenock, Inverclyde, in Scotland. | A man is in police custody and has also been taken to hospital following the incident in Greenock, Inverclyde, in Scotland. |
| A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Two officers were injured during the incident and have been taken to hospital for treatment. The officers’ families have been made aware. There is no further detail on injury. Officers are at the scene and inquiries are continuing.” | |
| Police were called to Gateside Gardens at about 8.45am on Friday. The two injured officers were taken to the nearby Inverclyde Royal Infirmary. | |
| Police Scotland said the incident was not terror-related. Officers remain at the scene and 15 emergency vehicles were reported to be in attendance. | |
| The Scottish Police Federation tweeted: “A shocking attack and horrendous injuries to colleagues in Greenock. We are supporting them – and their families – at this time and the thoughts of all colleagues in Scotland are with them.” | |
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