Man arrested in connection with paintball shooting spree

Several people in Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire were shot at by a motorist wielding the weapon

Published 28th Jul 2017
Last updated 28th Jul 2017

A man's been arrested in connection with a paintball shooting spree in Glasgow and the west.

Several individuals needed hospital treatment following the bizarre crime spree on Friday 23rd June.

Police had appealed for information following a series of incidents where two men were driving around in a black Audi A4 and shooting a paintball gun at people.

Attacks were recorded across the Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and Central Scotland areas.

Police confirmed a 23-year-old man has now been arrested and is currently detained in custody in connection with the incidents.

Detective Sergeant Raymond Sagan from Drumchapel CID: “The response from members of the public has been excellent and I would like to thank everyone who got in touch to assist with this investigation.

"Some of the information provided proved to be absolutely vital in helping us establish the circumstances of this reckless and dangerous incident.”