A MAN was shot in a "targeted attack" in Glasgow during the early hours of yesterday morning, police have confirmed.

Officers were called after a 31-year-old man was found with "serious injuries" on Barony Drive in the Baillieston area shortly after midnight on Saturday. 

Emergency services responded to the scene and the man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 

Glasgow Times: Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris] Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]

He was then transferred to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he is currently being treated. 

Detectives said roads in the area will be open today and that there will be increased patrols in the local community.

Glasgow Times: Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]

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Detective Inspector Andy Wright, said: "Following enquiries we are now able to confirm that this man was shot in the Barony Drive area shortly before he was found.

"This was a targeted attack and the 31-year-old man would appear to be the intended victim, however, we realise that such incidents do cause alarm.

"The roads in the area will be opened today, however, we will have increased patrols thereafter and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace whoever is responsible.

"We would ask anyone with any information to get in touch with us, if you were in the area at the time and have not already spoken to police, we would urge you to come forward.

"You may have information that can help us."

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0014 of Saturday, January 15, 2022. 

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.