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Park remains sealed off by police after murder bid

Emergency services were called to Auldhouse Park in the Southside at around 7.30pm on December 13 following a report of a man being seriously injured. 

The 38-year-old was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. 


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Police say they are treating the incident as attempted murder and pictures taken today show areas of the park remain taped off with police still in attendance. 

An eyewitness told Glasgow Live they saw “lots of police”, including CID, “searching the park with torches” following the incident yesterday. 

We previously reported officers have established there were three men seen in the area at the time with one of them riding an e-scooter. They made off in the direction of Riverford Road.

​Detectives are appealing for information and are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen or heard anything suspicious to come forward. (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Detective Inspector John Dowds said: “A dedicated team of officers are working on this and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to trace whoever is responsible.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have been gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area, which is being reviewed.

“Officers have also been carrying out door to door enquiries in the local area and will continue to do so.

“But I would also be very keen to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information which can assist our investigation.

“Please think back – did you see or hear anything suspicious? Or did you see three men in the area on Friday evening?

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage around the time of the incident.

“Any information, or footage, could prove vital, so please do pass it on to officers.

“Officers will remain in the area while enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information, or any concerns, can speak to them.

“Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3260 of 13 December 13.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”



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