This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7658742.stm
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Police describe "cowardly" gunman | |
| (about 2 hours later) | |
| Police investigating a double shooting at a Glasgow pub in which one man was murdered have described the attack as "callous and cowardly." | |
| George Redmond was killed and John McGuire was seriously injured near the Waldorf Bar on Cambridge Street at about 2225 BST on Monday. | George Redmond was killed and John McGuire was seriously injured near the Waldorf Bar on Cambridge Street at about 2225 BST on Monday. |
| The victims, both aged 42 and known to police, were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. | |
| Detectives said at least nine shots were fired by the gunman, who ran off. | |
| Police have completed a full search of the area and officers have been scouring CCTV footage from the night. | |
| Strathclyde Police said the men were shot as they were leaving the pub. | Strathclyde Police said the men were shot as they were leaving the pub. |
| A post-mortem examination on Mr Redmond, from Cumbernauld, was due to be carried out. | |
| I would stress that everything will be done to catch those responsible as quickly as possible." Det Supt John Riggans | I would stress that everything will be done to catch those responsible as quickly as possible." Det Supt John Riggans |
| Mr McGuire was said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. | Mr McGuire was said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. |
| Det Supt John Riggans said officers were trying to piece together the victims' last movements and appealed to the public for information. | Det Supt John Riggans said officers were trying to piece together the victims' last movements and appealed to the public for information. |
| "At this time we have been unable to interview the surviving victim, so do not have a description of the suspect or suspects involved. We are satisfied, however, with the progression of the investigation so far," he said. | |
| "I completely understand the concerns by the local community of this type of crime happening on their doorstep and I would stress that everything will be done to catch those responsible as quickly as possible." | "I completely understand the concerns by the local community of this type of crime happening on their doorstep and I would stress that everything will be done to catch those responsible as quickly as possible." |
| Extra police patrols have been laid on in the area and members of the public have been encouraged to speak to police if they have any concerns. | Extra police patrols have been laid on in the area and members of the public have been encouraged to speak to police if they have any concerns. |
| 'Still safe' | 'Still safe' |
| The shooting is the second in Glasgow in less than a week. | The shooting is the second in Glasgow in less than a week. |
| A 22-year-old man was shot in the Calton area last Wednesday. | A 22-year-old man was shot in the Calton area last Wednesday. |
| Police said they were keen to reassure members of the public that the city centre was still safe. | Police said they were keen to reassure members of the public that the city centre was still safe. |
| Supt Tom Doran, from Stewart Street police office, said: "We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption and to make sure that people feel safe on the streets no matter what time of day it is. | Supt Tom Doran, from Stewart Street police office, said: "We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption and to make sure that people feel safe on the streets no matter what time of day it is. |
| "Additional high visibility officers will be patrolling the area for the foreseeable future to reduce the fear of crime locally and we have secured mutual aid from other divisions to assist with this police investigation." | "Additional high visibility officers will be patrolling the area for the foreseeable future to reduce the fear of crime locally and we have secured mutual aid from other divisions to assist with this police investigation." |