Police probe attempted murder in Springburn area of Glasgow after car deliberately driven into another vehicle

POLICE have launched an investigation into a murder bid in the Springburn area of Glasgow.

Detectives say a blue BMW was deliberately driven into a Vauxhall Vectra on Atlas Road at around 9:50 pm on Tuesday night.

The occupants of the Vectra left the vehicle, with a 32-year-old man sustaining serious injuries.

He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where medical staff say his condition is stable.

A second man was uninjured.

A police statemtent said: “The exact circumstances of what happened have yet to be established, however enquiries carried out so far have revealed that a blue BMW car deliberately drove at a Vauxhall Vectra car, crashing into the back of it.

“The BMW then drove off towards Balgrayhill.”

Officers are treating the incident as attempted murder.

Atlas Road remains closed as forensic officers carry out a full search of the area for any forensic evidence.

Vehicular access is prohibited and members of the public are thanked for their co-operation.

Detective Inspector Gillian Faulds said: “I am appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to contact us.

“You may have witnessed the BMW crash into the Vauxhall car or you may have seen the blue BMW speed off after the incident.

“At this stage, we do not know how many people were within the BMW and any detail regarding the car could be vital in our enquiries.

“We are trying to ascertain exactly what has happened here and I’m asking local people to help us.

“If you have any information or knowledge of the car or the occupants then please do contact us.  Any small detail could prove crucial in our investigation.”

If anyone has any information regarding the incident, CID officers can be contacted at Maryhill Police Station via 101, quoting incident 3889 of 1 May 2018.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.