Burned-out car was probably used in murder bid, trial told

HILARY DUNCANSON

was called to the incident. On arrival, he was told a member of the public had reported a vehicle on fire in Lennox Gardens in Scotstoun.

He agreed with advocate depute Tim Niven-Smith, prosecuting, that police considered the two events might be connected.

He further agreed he had “suspicions” about the vehicle because there were no markings on the number plate to indicate which garage it had been bought from.

The court heard the two locations were less than two miles apart and that the fire had been put out by the time Mr McGrath arrived at the scene.

Mr McLean and Mr Gilmour are alleged to have attempted to murder the two officers by reversing a Nissan car towards them and repeatedly hitting them with the vehicle “to the danger of their lives”.

They also deny wilfully setting fire to the vehicle, which had false number plates, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The trial continues. EVERYONE loves to hear a good tale – and Glasgow is to host a village storytelling festival from July 4-8, with world class readers bringing to life a range of books.

Among those taking part are Joanna Marr, left, and Katrina Fisher, a deaf theatre artist.

Highlights include a “steampunk” – science fiction/fantasy – version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Globe Theatre storyteller Debs Newbold’s one-woman show and new work created by Glasgow-based Sonia Gardes.

There will be exhibitions, films, music, performances, and a children’s programme.