Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Stephen Stewart

Cops hunt balaclava-clad thugs after car rammed into shop window in Glasgow

Police are appealing for information after two masked men tried to ram raid a shop during a night-time attack in Glasgow.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the attempted break-in on Duke Street at around 11pm on Duke Street.

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 16.

A car was found set of fire in Grierson Street in Glasgow following the attack.

Enquiries are underway to establish if this vehicle was linked to the incident.

Detective Constable Paul Fraser of Shettleston CID said: “We are carrying out an investigation after a car deliberately drove at a shop window in Duke Street last night.

"Two men were seen to get out of the car and attempt to get into the shop.  We believe they left empty handed. They are described as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

“A car was later set on fire in Grierson Street and enquiries are underway to establish if this vehicle was linked to the incident at the shop in Duke Street.

“Officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries in effort to identify who was responsible.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.