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Holly Lennon

Milton police incident: Man, 44, found injured in the street after 'shooting' fighting for his life

A man is fighting for his life after being 'shot' in Milton.

The 44-year-old was found seriously injured on Westray Street around 7.55pm on Thursday after the alarm was raised.

He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains.

Locals reported hearing a 'loud bang' and seeing a man flee the scene with what looked like a firearm.

Detectives remain on the scene into Friday afternoon and a police presence will remain in the area as investigations are carried out.

A street where the incident took place remains cordoned off with items of blood-stained male clothing still on the pavement.

Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Grainger, said: “Around 7.55pm on Thursday, 26 August, 2021 police received a report of a man being found seriously injured on Westray Street Glasgow.

"Emergency services attended the scene and a 44-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"Enquiries, which are currently at an early stage, are ongoing and a police presence will remain in the area."

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