Car on fire linked to Lenzie shooting

Officers were called to a report of a firearm being discharged at a vehicle around 8.45pm on Thursday in Langmuirhead Road.

Published 27th Nov 2017

A driver's been shot at in Lenzie in what police are treating as attempted murder.

Officers were called to a report of a firearm being discharged at a vehicle around 8.45pm in Langmuirhead Road.

The 33-year-old man was unhurt and managed to drive off before crashing his car near to the roundabout on Lumloch Road. He then made his way home on foot.

The incident's being treated as attempted murder.

Around six minutes after the initial report – at 8.51pm – the fire service were called to a report of a silver Mazda 2 on fire in a small entrance lane just off Lenzie Road.

Detectives believe the vehicle may have been involved in the shooting incident and are appealing to anyone in the area who may have seen anything out of the ordinary, or any vehicles acting suspiciously.

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Fergus from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “Thankfully the victim was not injured during this incident but we could very well have been dealing with a far more serious outcome and this type of reckless behaviour will not be tolerated.

“Extensive enquiries are underway to find these cowardly individuals and it is absolutely imperative that anyone with information comes forward to help the police.

“We believe that the silver Mazda found burnt out may have been travelling in convoy with another vehicle prior to the incident taking place. I would appeal to anyone who was in the area, particularly around Lumloch Road, between 1800 and 2045 hours and may have noticed any vehicles acting suspiciously, or anything at all out of the ordinary, to please get in touch.

“There will be additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and I would encourage anyone with information or concerns to approach the officers who will be happy to assist. Information from members of the public is the key to us finding the people responsible for this crime, and no matter how insignificant it may seem, if you saw anything at all please let us know as it could prove vital to our investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team (WEST) via 101, quoting incident number 3487 of Thursday 23 November 2017. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.