Man in hospital after police called to 'targeted' firearm incident

Police have sealed off the area around Drumoyne Road in Govan

A 52-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a report of a firearm being discharged at a property in Glasgow in what police described as a "targeted incident".

Armed police were called to Drumoyne Road in the Govan area of the city at about 16:00 on Friday.

Police Scotland said the man's injuries were not life-threatening.

Ch Insp Jordan Dickson said: “We believe this was a targeted incident and there is not thought to be any wider risk to the public."

He added: “Officers are carrying out extensive inquiries, including door-to-door and CCTV work. Extra patrols are also being carried out."