Man dies after group takes unwell in centre of Glasgow

Police closed Cambridge Street for over twelve hours before it re-opened this morning.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 9th Sep 2025
Last updated 9th Sep 2025

A 52-year-old man's died after a group of people became unwell in the city centre of Glasgow last night.

Police closed Cambridge Street for over twelve hours before it re-opened this morning.

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital where his condition is described as stable.

We understand the incident is being is drugs related.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ā€œAround 8.10pm on Monday, 8 September, 2025, officers were called to a report of a group of people having taken unwell on Cambridge Street, Glasgow.

ā€œEmergency services attended, and a 52-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.

ā€œA 37-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

ā€œA 38-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were treated by ambulance staff at the scene.

ā€œEnquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.ā€

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