Man seriously injured after shooting in Balloch

A 30-year-old man has been seriously injured after a shooting in Balloch on Thursday night.

Shortly before 6.50pm the man was in Lynn Walk, when he was approached by two men.

It appears that he was shot by one of the men before they made off from the scene.

The man has been taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for serious injuries, although his condition is not thought be life-threatening.

Enquiries are at an early stage and officers are appealing for anyone who was information which can assist to get in touch.

Detective Inspector Steve Martin, the officer in charge of the enquiry, said:

"At this time our information leads me to believe that this may not be a random attack and that the injured man was the intended victim.

"I am appealing for anyone who was in Lynn Walk, or the Balloch area, around the time of the shooting and seen anyone in a vehicle acting suspiciously to come forward.

"While you may not think what you witnessed is significant, let the police know and we will be the judge."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 - quoting reference 3427 of 20 December 2018.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.