Police in Glasgow arrest a 28-year-old man following an incident in which a 78-year-old pensioner is injured by a firearm on a housing estate in Springburn. The shooting involves a man in his late 70s who is reported to have been shot, prompting a police response in the Crichton Street area. Officers say the incident is being treated as a targeted attack, according to one account. The 28-year-old suspect is arrested in connection with the incident. Authorities do not indicate in the available reports the extent of the pensioner’s injuries, the time of day, or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Both outlets agree on the basic details: a firearm injury to a 78-year-old man, the location in Springburn on Crichton Street, and the detention of a 28-year-old man. Investigations continue as police gather information and carry out enquiries to determine what happened and whether there were any other people involved.
28-year-old arrested after 78-year-old pensioner injured by firearm in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow arrest a 28-year-old man following an incident in which a 78-year-old pensioner is injured by a firearm on a housing estate in Springburn. The shooting involves a man in his late 70s...
- A 78-year-old man is injured by a firearm in Springburn, Glasgow.
- The incident is reported on Crichton Street in the Springburn area.
- A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with the shooting.
- Police describe the incident as a targeted attack, according to one report.
- Investigations are ongoing following the arrest.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a 78-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Glasgow.
13 hours agoA 28-year-old man has been arrested after a 78-year-old was injured by a firearm on Crichton Street in Springburn, Glasgow.
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