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Police investigate two north Glasgow shootings | Police investigate two north Glasgow shootings |
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Police are investigating two shootings which occurred within three miles of each other to the north of Glasgow. | Police are investigating two shootings which occurred within three miles of each other to the north of Glasgow. |
The first attack was at about 02:00 on Christmas Eve in Galloway Street in Springburn. A 36-year-old man was seriously wounded. | The first attack was at about 02:00 on Christmas Eve in Galloway Street in Springburn. A 36-year-old man was seriously wounded. |
At about 12:30 the same day, a 23-year-old man was shot at Bishopbriggs. | At about 12:30 the same day, a 23-year-old man was shot at Bishopbriggs. |
Both men are being treated in hospital. Bishopbriggs and the north of Glasgow have experienced several incidents of drug-related violence in recent years. | Both men are being treated in hospital. Bishopbriggs and the north of Glasgow have experienced several incidents of drug-related violence in recent years. |
The victim of the first attack was shot by a passenger in a passing car. He is reported to be in a serious but stable condition. | |
After the second shooting, four men were seen running towards a nearby retail park. | |
Detectives have said that their inquiries are at an early stage but they have not ruled out the possibility that the incidents were linked. | |
They have appealed for witnesses to contact Baird Street police office on 0141-532 4236. |
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