Attempted murder, Skerray Street, Glasgow

Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted murder which occurred in the Milton area of Glasgow on Monday, 29 March.

Around 9.55pm a 27-year-old man was on the footpath next to Skerray Street when a dark coloured car similar to a Volkswagen Golf and a dark coloured saloon car pulled up beside him.

Three men got out and proceeded to attack him with weapons before making off in the vehicles in an unknown direction.

The injured male was assisted by members of public who called emergency services.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, for treatment and medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

The first suspect is described as white and wearing a khaki top, a bubble jacket with the hood up and face covered, dark bottoms and black trainers.

The second suspect is described as white and wearing all black clothing with the hood up and face covered.

The third suspect is described as white and wearing a black hooded top with a large white Nike logo across the chest, black bottoms and his face covered.

Detectives are treating the incident as attempted murder and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Graham McCreadie from Maryhill CID said: “This is believed to have been a targeted attack on the victim, who has been left seriously injured, and it is vital we trace the despicable individuals responsible.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident, or noticed anything at all suspicious, to come forward.

“In particular, we would urge any motorists with dash-cams who were in the area at the time to please check their footage in case they have captured anything of significance, such as the vehicles involved.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident 3656 of Monday, 29 March, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”