The Scottish Police officer who was stabbed during an attack in Glasgow city center on Friday night is now in a stable condition, according to the Scottish Police Federation.

42-year-old David Whyte was admitted to hospital following the incident in which police shot a suspect at a hotel after reports the male had stabbed six people.

"Police Constable, David Whyte, who was injured in the incident in West George,  Glasgow, on Friday 26 June, is now in a stable condition in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital," Police Scotland said in a Tweet.  

The five other victims remain in hospital. 

Emergency services, including armed police officers, have been dealing with the incident on West George Street, which was cordoned off to the public. Officers were still guarding the site where the incident happened on Saturday. 

"The incident in West George Street, Glasgow is not being treated as terrorism," a Police Scotland tweet confirmed. "The investigation is continuing."

Police also confirmed they were not seeking any other suspects in connection with the incident.

What we know happened

• The incident occurred at the Park Inn hotel in the city center at around 13:15 local time (12:15 GMT).

• The attacker stabbed several people before being shot dead by armed police.

• Police have confirmed the attacker was killed and five men were taken to hospital along with the officer, 42, who is in a "critical but stable" condition.

• Eyewitness reports suggest several people at the scene were covered in blood.

• The police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. 

• The five men in hospital are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53.

- The hotel was being used to house approximately 100 asylum seekers during the coronavirus outbreak, homelessness and human rights charity Positive Action in Housing tweeted.

Reaction to the incident

Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said: "I'm shocked and saddened like everybody will be at the events that unfolded in Glasgow today. First and foremost, my thoughts are with the six individuals who have been injured in this incident and who are receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries. I hope that they all have a full and speedy recovery."

The UK's prime minister, Boris Johnson, also shared his concern on social media. He tweeted: "Deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow, my thoughts are with all the victims and their families. Thank you to our brave emergency services who are responding."

Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party, said: "What's happened in Glasgow is horrific and all our thoughts go out to all of those affected by it. I want to thank the police and those responding in emergency services for what they've done."