Police investigating the attempted murder of 16-year-old in Glasgow

Detectives in Glasgow are appealing for information after a 16-year-old boy was found with serious injuries in the Kilmuir Crescent area last night (Friday, 7 January).

The incident took place around 10.30pm near to Kyleakin Road and is being treated as an attempted murder. The youth was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Officers are following a number of lines of enquiry.

Detective Sergeant Nicol McPherson, from Greater Glasgow CID, said: “We’re appealing to anyone who was in the Kilmuir Crescent area around the time of the incident and has any information to please come forward.

“We are also keen to hear from any motorists with potential dashcam footage of the area or individuals with private CCTV, as this could prove useful to our investigation.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 3579 of 7 January. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.

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Police investigating the attempted murder of 16-year-old in Glasgow

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