Police investigate Southside hit-and-run
An investigation is under way following a hit-and-run incident in the South Side of Glasgow.
An investigation is under way following a hit-and-run incident in the Southside of Glasgow.
Police Scotland released the following statament:
Police at Cathcart are continuing enquiries following an incident in which two men were deliberately struck by a car in the Southside of Glasgow in the early hours of Sunday 31 July 2016.
Around 0055 hrs on Sunday 31 July, two men aged 19 and 53 years were struck by a small white car in Cathcart Road, near to Somerville Road, when it deliberately reversed into them.
The two men were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where the 19-year-old man was treated for minor injuries before being released. The 53-year-old man is currently being treated for leg and head injuries. Hospital staff describe his condition as serious but stable.
Detective Sergeant Martin Smith at Cathcart CID said:
“Enquiries are at an early stage and we are currently viewing CCTV to try and establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“The car involved is a small white 3 door, with a dark roof and dark alloy wheels. It was last seen travelling north on Cathcart Road.
“At the time of the incident the area would have been busy with members of the public and I urge anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who has any information that could assist our inquiry to contact Cathcart CID immediately via telephone number 101. “
Alternatively calls can be made via CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.