OVO Hydro Glasgow Disturbance: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know as of November 9

Information checked: November 9, 2026, at 1:09 a.m. Glasgow time, GMT (UTC+00:00).

Police Scotland says two men have been arrested and charged after a large disturbance in the Congress Road area following an event at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. Three officers were assaulted, and two required medical treatment. Police are seeking information from witnesses.

The disturbance was reported at about 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, Glasgow time, GMT (UTC+00:00). The police account does not establish a current road closure or an ongoing threat around the venue. People traveling to the area should check live conditions and follow any instructions from officers or venue staff.

Destaques

• Two men, ages 32 and 27, have been charged; they will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal, police say.
• Three officers were assaulted, and two needed medical treatment.
• Anyone with information can call Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident 2029 of November 7.
• Check current road and rail information before traveling; planned motorway work is separate from the disturbance.

What happened near the OVO Hydro?

Officers attended reports of a large disturbance in the Congress Road area after an event at the Hydro, according to Police Scotland’s statement. The force said the two men were charged with offenses including police assault, obstructing police, and threatening and abusive behavior.

Police also said three other men were arrested and issued recorded police warnings for threatening and abusive behavior and breach of the peace. Charges are allegations, and the statement does not report a court finding against the two charged men.

Police said inquiries were continuing and that they were working with partners and event organizers on public safety. Their statement does not say how the disturbance began, how many people were involved, or whether everyone involved had attended the event. It also does not give a complete account of any injuries to members of the public.

Is Congress Road closed, and is it safe to travel to the Hydro?

The police statement does not confirm a current closure of Congress Road or an ongoing incident there. That is not a guarantee that every entrance, sidewalk, or road is open: conditions can change, and a general police statement is not a live access report.

Before setting out, check Traffic Scotland’s live traffic information for the motorway and trunk road network. Its coverage does not establish the status of every local street. For a specific event, check your ticket provider and the OVO Hydro for event and access updates. If you encounter a cordon, use the route directed by police or stewards rather than trying to pass through it.

If you live or work nearby, allow extra time if your usual route is busy and agree on an alternative pickup point with anyone meeting you. If you are already close to a confrontation, move away where it is safe to do so and avoid gathering around it. Call 999 if a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger; use 101 for non-emergency police matters.

Could planned roadworks affect the next trip to the venue?

Yes. Separately from the disturbance, the Scottish Event Campus has warned of planned M8 closures associated with footbridge work. Its notice schedules another closure between junctions 19 and 24 from 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, Glasgow time, GMT (UTC+00:00).

The campus says diversion routes will be in place and warns that work could be postponed or rescheduled at short notice if weather makes it unsafe. Check the latest notice and live traffic information before leaving, especially if driving to an event that weekend. The roadworks are not reported as a consequence of the November 7 disturbance.

Rail may be an alternative depending on your journey. The venue identifies Exhibition Centre as the campus railway station, with a covered walkway to the campus. Consult the venue’s train guidance and your train operator for current services and accessibility arrangements; do not assume the usual timetable will apply to a particular late-night journey.

How can witnesses help the investigation?

Police ask anyone with information about the disturbance to call 101 and quote incident 2029 of November 7. Tell the call handler what you personally saw or heard and where you were. If you have relevant footage, mention it when you contact police and ask how they would like you to provide it.

Further arrests, changes to travel arrangements, or additional safety measures are possible, but none should be assumed. The most useful next checks are an updated Police Scotland statement for the investigation and the venue or transport operator for a specific journey.

FAQ

Were people arrested after the Hydro disturbance?

Yes. Police say two men were arrested and charged, and three other men were arrested and given recorded police warnings.

Has an event at the OVO Hydro been canceled?

The police statement does not announce a cancellation. Check directly with the venue or your ticket provider for the status of your particular event.

What number should I call with information?

Call Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident 2029 of November 7. Call 999 for an emergency.