Police say 29-year-old will appear in court after a weapon was carried into Queen Elizabeth university hospital.

A man has been charged after an incident in which a person entered a Glasgow hospital carrying a crossbow.

Police were called to Queen Elizabeth university hospital at about 6.30am on Friday. Specialist firearms officers were among those who attended. Police said the weapon was not fired and there were no injuries.

Police said a 29-year-old man had been charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear in court.

The atrium of the hospital was closed for a short time and traffic was temporarily diverted around the hospital, but a spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said there had been no disruption to services.