Police are posted outside a Rangers pub as an ongoing incident unfolds, with the street cordoned off.

Police officers have been deployed outside a Rangers-linked pub in the east end of Glasgow as an ongoing incident has resulted in a busy stretch of road being completely closed to traffic.

Duke Street has been cordoned off while officers deal with the situation near the Bristol Bar, with the closure affecting the area around Duke Street Railway Station and the junction with Cumbernauld Road.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear at this stage, and authorities have yet to provide detailed information about what prompted the significant police presence.

Photographs from the scene show officers positioned along the road close to the Bristol Bar, while barriers have been put in place to prevent vehicles from passing through the affected section of Duke Street.

Police stand guard outside the Bristol Bar(Image: Glasgow Live)

Motorists travelling through the east end have been advised to stay away from the area while police continue their work.

Officers gather information from witnesses

Although the exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed, one person who witnessed events at the scene told Glasgow Live that police officers had been speaking to members of the public and taking statements.

The presence of officers gathering information suggests that police are currently working to establish what happened, although there has been no official confirmation regarding the circumstances being investigated.

With Duke Street closed in both directions around the affected section, the incident is also causing disruption for motorists who would normally use the busy route.

Drivers have been urged to find alternative routes until the police operation has concluded and the road can safely reopen.

The Bristol Bar, which is located close to the cordoned-off section, has become the focus of the police presence, with officers standing guard around the area as enquiries continue.

At present, there is no confirmed information indicating what caused the incident or whether anyone has been injured.

Duke Street cordon causes traffic disruption

The closure of Duke Street is likely to create delays in the surrounding area, particularly because the road is close to Duke Street Railway Station and the Cumbernauld Road junction.

Police have established a cordon around the location, restricting access while they deal with the situation.

Images taken from nearby show the extent of the closure, with police officers visible along the road and vehicles unable to continue through the affected section.

Anyone planning to travel through the area has therefore been encouraged to avoid Duke Street and consider an alternative route.

The incident remains ongoing, meaning the situation could change as police continue their investigation.

At this stage, authorities have not provided a detailed account of what happened, and there is no indication from the available information about how long the road will remain closed.

Police Scotland contacted for information

Police Scotland has been approached for further information about the incident.

The force has yet to provide details about the circumstances that led to officers being called to the area, the reason for the road closure or whether any arrests have been made.

Until an official update is issued, the precise nature of the incident remains unknown.

The lack of confirmed information means motorists and members of the public are being advised to rely on official updates rather than speculation about what may have taken place.

The police cordon remains in position near the Bristol Bar, with officers continuing to work at the scene.

For local residents and people travelling through Glasgow’s east end, the immediate issue is the disruption caused by the closure.

Duke Street is a well-used route, and the closure around the railway station and Cumbernauld Road junction means drivers will need to find alternative ways around the affected area.

The police presence also indicates that officers are treating the situation as an active incident and need the surrounding area to remain clear while they carry out their duties.

Situation remains under investigation

For now, the incident outside the Rangers pub remains under investigation.

Police officers are continuing to guard the cordoned-off section of Duke Street, while statements are reportedly being taken from people who may have witnessed events.

No further details have been confirmed regarding exactly what happened, and authorities have not yet outlined whether the incident is connected to the Bristol Bar itself or occurred elsewhere nearby.

The road closure will remain in place for as long as police require access to the area.

Drivers have been warned to avoid the location, with Duke Street completely closed around the scene.

Further information is expected once Police Scotland provides an official update.

Until then, the key facts remain that officers are dealing with an ongoing incident in Glasgow’s east end, a section of Duke Street has been placed behind a police cordon, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

The police presence outside the Bristol Bar has attracted attention from passers-by, while officers continue gathering information and managing the scene.

As enquiries continue, residents and motorists are being urged to exercise caution around the area and follow directions from police officers.

Any confirmed information about the circumstances of the incident, potential arrests, injuries or when Duke Street will reopen will depend on further updates from Police Scotland.

For the moment, the priority remains allowing officers to complete their investigation safely while keeping traffic away from the affected section of the road.