Woman rushed to hospital after ‘stabbing’ Scots Tesco as cops lock down scene

A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital after an alleged ‘stabbing’ incident at a Scots Tesco.

Cops locked down the scene outside the store on Dalmarnock Road in Rutherglen.

Emergency services rushed to the store around 1.30pm today.

It is understood the store was evacuated following the alleged incident.

Dozens of police vehicles were photographed outside the store.

A 25-year-old woman was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow following the alleged serious assault.

Police said a 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the alleged incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a serious assault at premises in Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen at around 1.30pm on Saturday July 9, 2022.

“A 25-year-old woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection.”

In a separate incident today, residents saw their water supply affected by a large fire at a recycling plant in Aberdeen.

The crews were dispatched to the Altens East recycling center around 4.37pm on Friday.

Up to 24 fire engines, including a special height vehicle, were called to the scene of the blaze in the Altens industrial estate on Hareness Road.

It is understood the fire reignited overnight after a six-hour incident yesterday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it is dealing with a “significant” incident at the factory.

Residents have been warned that the large response has caused a strain on the water supply.

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