Police in Glasgow have discharged a taser while a 45-year-old man was arrested in the East End. 

The 45-year-old stopped by police in Green Street, Calton at around 10.35pm on Saturday night. 

The man was taken to hospital but did not require further treatment. 

He has been arrested in connection with an alleged firearm offence and is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland confirm at 10.35pm on Saturday that officers discharged a Taser while affecting the arrest of a 45-year-old man in Green Street, Calton, Glasgow.

"He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but did not require medical treatment and was released into police custody.

"A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with an alleged firearm offence and resisting arrest."

The statement added: "As is routine in these circumstances, police will refer the incident to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner."

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