COPS shot out a car's tyres to stop a vehicle in a dramatic police chase in the north of Glasgow this morning.
Armed police fired a number of rounds at an unidentified car near Robroyston roundabout in the north-east of the city as terrified locals feared there had been a shooting.
Police have confirmed that no-one was injured and that the incident was in fact part of a major "intelligence-led operation" in the area.
A spokesperson said: "Police Scotland Officers carried out an intelligence-led operation in the Robroyston area of Glasgow.
"As part of the operation, vehicle tyre deflation rounds were discharged directly into vehicle tyres.
"This is a recognised and practiced tactic which is used specifically to disable a vehicle and was deployed in order to reduce any potential wider impact to the public and to maximise their safety.
"As a result, and in line with the routine procedure, this incident will be referred to PIRC for review.
"Enquiries are continuing at this time. No one was injured or hurt as part of the operation."
One onlooker told the Scottish Sun they feared someone had been shot after hearing gunfire this morning.
They said: "Heard five bangs around half 10 sounded like gunshots. The police were up here last night helicopters etc. Went to look outside seen plain police car with lights on and a golf car by side of road.
"Then an army of police cars came, detectives and forensics, and pulled a young woman out of the car. She was covered in mud."
Robroyston Road has been sealed off by officers near the Asda supermarket where a notorious Glasgow gangster was previously shot.
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