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Craig Williams

Attempted armed robbery at shop in north Glasgow sparks police probe

Police have launched an investigation after an attempted armed robbery at a shop in north Glasgow.

The incident occurred last night at a premises on Kilfinan Street off Balmore Road in the Lambhill area.

Officers raced to the scene around 8:20pm after the alarm was raised.

Police confirm that no-one was injured in the incident and that enquiries are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 8.20pm on Saturday, 16 January, officers received a report of an attempted armed robbery at a premises in Kilfinan Street, Glasgow.

“No-one was injured in the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

The incident comes after a petrol station was held up on Friday evening in the Baillieston area of the city.

Two men made off with a three figure sum of cash after threatened a female member of staff with a hand gun.

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