Junction shut as crowd gathers following Shettleston robbery report
Police have closed the London Road/Braidfauld Street junction in Glasgow following a protest that drew a substantial crowd on Saturday evening, after officers responded to the alleged robbery of a 27-year-old woman on Shettleston Road. A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and a number of additional offences, with a court appearance expected next week.
Glasgow City Council confirmed the traffic disruption and warned motorists to expect delays in the immediate area. The protest appears to have been prompted by social media posts urging residents to assemble. Police have denied claims circulating online of a sexual assault linked to the incident, but acknowledged the robbery report and subsequent arrest.
Arrest and court appearance
Police Scotland said officers were called to Shettleston Road after the reported robbery. The man detained has been charged with robbery as well as offences of police assault and resisting arrest. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, with a report to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“We received a report of a 27-year-old woman robbed on Shettleston Road, Glasgow. Officers attended and a 25-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a number of offences including robbery, police assault and resisting arrest. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Footage and messages shared on Facebook brought people onto the streets, with chants of “no more” reported by witnesses at the scene. Police presence remained visible around the junction as the evening progressed.
Traffic disruption and council advice
Glasgow City Council announced the junction closure on Saturday, advising drivers to avoid the area and divert where possible while police responded to the gathering.
“Due to an ongoing protest, traffic is currently obstructed at the junction of London Road/ Braidfauld Street on all approaches. Road users are advised to expect delays and should consider alternative routes.”
There were no immediate indications of when the junction would fully reopen. Bus users and local residents experienced knock-on disruption as officers managed the scene and monitored the crowd.
Context of recent disorder
The incident comes amid a recent spate of disorder across parts of the city, including Castlemilk, Springburn and Possilpark, with police resources repeatedly deployed to quell disturbances and reassure communities. Saturday’s events underscore the challenge of rapidly escalating situations fuelled by online claims, and the need for verified information from official channels.
What residents need to know
- The London Road/Braidfauld Street junction was closed in both directions due to the protest.
- A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with the robbery report and other offences.
- Police have refuted social media allegations of a sexual assault linked to this incident.
- Drivers should allow extra time and consider alternative routes until the area fully reopens.
Timeline of key developments
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident reported | Robbery of a 27-year-old woman on Shettleston Road |
| Arrest | 25-year-old man charged with robbery, police assault, resisting arrest |
| Public response | Protest gathers at London Road/Braidfauld Street junction |
| Traffic | Junction closed; delays on all approaches |
| Court | Accused due at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday |
Police urged the public to follow updates through official channels and to avoid sharing unverified information online. Anyone with information about the original robbery report on Shettleston Road can contact Police Scotland on non-emergency lines or provide details anonymously via existing reporting services.
