Police hunt two masked men over targeted attack with firearm

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Police sealed off the area around Drumoyne Road in Govan

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Police say they are hunting for two masked men after a firearm was discharged in a targeted attack at a shop in Glasgow.

A 52-year-old man was taken to hospital after armed police were called to Drumoyne Road, Govan, at about 16:00 on Friday.

The man is in a stable condition after treatment. Detectives are treating the attack as attempted murder.

Officers are looking for two men who were seen wearing dark clothing and face-coverings. They left in a Ford Fiesta which was seen driving "erratically" towards Clydebank.

The car was later found burnt-out in a wooded area, which is popular with walkers, near Cochno Road in the Faifley area of Clydebank.

Det Sgt Laura Roberts said: “We believe the car described was being driven erratically during rush-hour traffic on a Friday.

"Think back, did you see a car being driven in this manner? If you have any information which may assist our enquiry, please get in touch, external.

Police will be carrying out door-to-door inquiries and extra patrols will be in place in the area, however there is not a wider risk to the public.

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