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A street in the centre of Glasgow has been evacuated by police after a suspicious item was found.Argyle Street was taped off by police shortly after 10.30am today after an unknown package was discovered, with people told to avoid the area.Images show the usually busy shopping street empty, with police tape closing off the area.

Several shops have also been forced to shut. It is understood there is no threat to the public.An eyewitness told Glasgow Live: "There are a lot of police standing guard and the street has been taped off.

Nobody knows what's happening. There are a lot of shops closed too, Superdrug, Deichmann, JD Sports and HMV are all shut."In a statement, Police Scotland said: "Emergency services are in attendance at Argyle Street, Glasgow, following a report of a threat made and a suspicious item found at a premises around 10.30am on Friday."As a precaution, a cordon is in place and a number of premises are being evacuated.

Please avoid the area. There is no risk to the wider public." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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