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A man is shot dead by police after a major incident in Glasgow in which at least six people were stabbed.
Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken says "division is the last thing we need" Image caption: Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken says "division is the last thing we need"

The leader of Glasgow City Council was asked about a suggestion that Glasgow was a "powder keg" - and that the incident could lead to further disorder in the city.

Earlier this month there were violent scenes in the city when far right supporters turned up at a rally in support of refugees.

Susan Aitken told Reporting Scotland: "I would absolutely urge anyone not to politicise this, not to use this to divide the city."

Ms Aitken said Glasgow had faced tragedy in the past - and would come through it by supporting each other and not allowing communities to be divided.

"There has been a lot of speculation this afternoon which hasn't been helpful which doesn't help. It's not fair to the victims, it's not fair to the victims' families and it doesn't help the city," she said.

"Glasgow needs to pull together, we need to have each others' backs and support our communities through this. Division is the last thing we need."