POLICE dashed to Govanhill in the early hours of this morning after reports a local had seen people running with swords - but nothing was found.

The incident was said to have taken place on Annandale Street just after midnight.

Police rushed to the area and, after carrying out a search, said they found nothing.

According to The Scottish Sun, one local said: “Police at the door 1am this morning and, when I say police, I mean 4/5 vans in the street, riot shields out and everything.

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“Asked to come in to check who was in the house, done the same with all the neighbours.

“Seemingly looking for people running around with swords.”

A Police Scotland spokeswoman tols us: “At around 12.30am on Thursday, April 4, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Annandale Street in Glasgow.

“Officers attended and a search of the area was carried out with no trace.”