Man in hospital after broad daylight attack in Castlemilk

A man is in hospital in Glasgow after he was hit by a car and then stabbed in Castlemilk yesterday afternoon.

The 23 year-old was walking along Ardencraig Drive at around half past 4 when he was hit by a Mercedes which chased him, before the passenger got out and attacked him with a knife.

Medical staff describe his condition as stable and there's an appeal for witnesses

The suspect for the stabbing is described as white, thin, between 20 and 30 years of age, with dark hair. He was wearing a dark coloured t-shirt and trousers.

Detective Inspector Stevie Watson, Cathcart CID, said today:

“Ardencraig Drive and Quadrant are both residential and there were a number of people, including children, in the area at the time of the attack.

“Whilst we believe that the injured man was the intended target, there were others in the immediate area that could have been injured or worse due to the actions of these men.

“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses, some of whom came to the aid of the man, however, we know from CCTV that there were others in the area who will have witnessed the attack as well. These include other cars and dog walkers.

“If you have any information, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, then please contact the CID at Cathcart Police Station via 101. Please quote reference number 2415/28/06.

“Should you, for whatever reason, not wish to speak to police directly, then call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.”