City cops launch gunmen hunt
CITY cops are hunting gunmen who discharged a firearm on Christmas day in Springburn.
The firearm was discharged within a common close in Carron Place at around 5.35pm – but no-one was injured.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and police say there is nothing so far to suggest the incident is connected to an organised crime group.
Detective Inspector John Morrison, from Maryhill CID, said: “This type of reckless and violent behaviour will not be tolerated and it is absolutely imperative that we trace the individuals involved.
“Many people will have been enjoying Christmas Day within their homes at the time of the incident and I would ask anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious to please get in touch.
“From inquiries carried out so far, it is understood that two men were seen leaving the block of flats immediately after the incident and it is vital that we trace them.
“We are still working to establish a motive for this incident however at this time there is nothing to suggest that it is linked to any particular organised crime group.”
Inspector Craig Walker, from Maryhill Police Station, said: “This incident will understandably be concerning for the local community and I would like to reassure people that we are doing everything we can to trace the individuals responsible.
“There will also be additional patrols in the area to provide reassurance and if anyone has any concerns please feel free to approach them.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Maryhill CID via 101, quoting incident number 1854 of Monday 25 December 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.