Incident Outside Glasgow's Drug Consumption Facility
A man has died outside The Thistle, Glasgow's drug consumption facility.
Police sealed off the entrance to The Thistle on Hunter Street after the death was reported at about 10:20 on Sunday morning.
The force stated that inquiries were ongoing but there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
About The Thistle Facility
The Thistle, which opened in January 2025, is the first safer drug consumption facility in the UK.
The facility allows people to inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without facing prosecution.
It is overseen by the Glasgow City Integration Joint Board, a partnership between the city council and Glasgow's health board.
The facility is operating as part of a three-year pilot and registered 575 users in its first year.
Glasgow City Council has been approached for comment.
