Man treated in hospital after ‘targeted attack’ in city

A man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital following the incident on Saturday.

Man treated in hospital after ‘targeted attack’ in cityiStock

A police investigation has been launched after a ‘targeted attack’ which left a man in hospital.

Officers attended Garlieston Road in the Barlanark area of Glasgow on Saturday at around 9.25pm following reports of a injured man.

The 33-year-old was then taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland have indicated that they will have an increased presence in the area throughout their investigation.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.25pm on Saturday, 25 September, police attended a report of man injured in Garlieston Road, Glasgow.

“The 33-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are following a positive line of enquiry.

“This was a targeted attack and there will be an increased police presence in the area throughout the investigation.”

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