Man, 22, taken to hospital after targeted hit-and-run in Glasgow
BBC Scotland News understands detectives do not currently believe the incident is linked to the ongoing gang feud.It has resulted in a series of assaults, shootings and firebombings in Glasgow and Edinburgh since March.The spokesperson added "extensive inquiries were ongoing" to establish the circumstances and said officers would maintain a presence in the Milton area.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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