Car abandoned in Bishopbriggs after driver fails to stop for police

Police enquiries are ongoing after a driver abandoned their vehicle in Bishopbriggs after failing to stop for police.

The driver evaded a police signal to stop in the Royston area of the city around 12.25pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), with the car then found unattended a short time later near to Kirkintilloch Road in Bishopbriggs.

An eyewitness told the Glasgow Live website they saw at least five police vehicles outside Poppies Post Office and M&D Greens pharmacy in the area and four police motorcycles parked outside the community hub near Morrisons, as well as a police helicopter.

Police say there is no risk to the wider public.