Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Craig Williams

Possilpark police incident: Broad daylight weapon attack on sparks attempted murder probe

Police are appealing for information after a 45-year-old man was seriously injured in an altercation in the Possilpark area of Glasgow yesterday.

Around 2.30pm on Friday, 4 June, the 45-year-old man was struck with a weapon on Saracen Street, near to Balmore Road. The suspect then made off on foot north on Saracen Street, towards Closeburn Street.

The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary were he remains for treatment.

This suspect is described as white, of slim build and in his late 20s, early 30s. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black jacket, green shorts, white trainers, black facemask and a Burberry scarf.

Detective Sergeant Gillian Alexander, Maryhill Police Office, said: “This was a very violent and targeted attack and therefore we are treating this as attempted murder.

“It is vital that we trace the person responsible and officers have been making door to door enquiries and checking CCTV.

“We would appeal for anyone with any information to get in touch with us. The area was busy at the time of the incident and therefore we know that a number of people would have seen this take place. We urge you to come forward.

“The suspect appeared to be in the company of a woman with dark coloured hair and we would also ask this woman to get in touch with Police.”

Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 2043 of Friday, 4 June, 2021. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.

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
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.