Man in hospital after reports of shooting in Glasgow

Police were called to Springburn, Glasgow, after gun shots were heard on Saturday morning.

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Police were called to Springburn, Glasgow, after gun shots were heard on Saturday morning. Picture: John Devlin

A man is being treated in hospital following reports of a shooting in Glasgow.

Police were called to the city’s Springburn area at around 11.15am on Saturday after reports gunshots were heard.

Officers were later alerted to a man attending hospital with injuries thought to have been caused by a firearm. His condition is not known.

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Cops raced to the scene on Dykemuir Street in the city's Springburn area after the alarm was raised around 11.15am this morning. Picture: John Devlinplaceholder image
Cops raced to the scene on Dykemuir Street in the city's Springburn area after the alarm was raised around 11.15am this morning. Picture: John Devlin

A Police Scotland statement said: “Police inquiries are now being carried out in the Dykemuir Street area to establish more details and the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“There are additional police patrols in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1630 of Saturday February 16.

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