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Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Two attacked by masked men as Audi torched amid Scottish 'gang war'
Detectives are appealing for vital information following a serious assault in East Kilbride. We reported how the 'targeted' incident happened shortly after 1pm on Monday, May 19, at a property on Wilson Place in the town. Emergency crews rushed to the scene. After that, two men, aged 41 and 45, were taken to hospital for treatment. Now, cops have revealed extensive investigations into the attack are ongoing. As part of the probe, officers are hunting for the culprits, who have been described as three men who were all wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Meanwhile, on Monday evening, cops said they were made aware of a vehicle blaze at around 9.15pm. The force was called to the Boswell Drive area of Blantyre, near East Kilbride, where a blue Audi A5 had been deliberately set alight. The inferno was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Luckily, no one was injured during the fire. Cops have since said that the two incidents are being treated as linked. READ MORE: Specialist cops launch crackdown in Glasgow city centre amid 'concerns' READ MORE: Police issue statement after Glasgow Orange walk members 'trolled' online It is also understood officers are probing that the attack and vehicle fire may be linked to the ongoing 'gang war' in Glasgow and the East of Scotland. Detective Superintendent Martin McGhee said: 'We believe this was a targeted incident. "From our enquiries so far, we believe the car that was set on fire was also used in the earlier serious assault. 'I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed either of these incidents to contact us as soon as possible. "In addition, anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist our enquiries. "We understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community, but please be assured we will bring those involved to justice.' A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1524 of Monday, May 19, 2025. "Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously."
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Scotsman
Two men in hospital in 'targeted attack' as Police Scotland probe gang links and Audi hunted
Police are investigating potential gang links after two men were injured and taken to hospital. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Two men have been taken to hospital after being injured in a 'targeted assault' at a property in East Kilbride. The attack took place about 1.25pm on Monday at an address on Wilson Place. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Two men were injured in the attack and hospitalised | Contributed Emergency services attended. The men, aged 45 and 41, were taken to hospital for treatment. Police said 'extensive inquiries' are ongoing, including into whether the incident is linked with the gang feud that is thought to have triggered a series of assaults, shootings and fire-raisings in the Central Belt since March. Officers said they were working to find three male suspects in connection with the assault, all of whom are described as wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police said a blue Audi A5, which was deliberately set alight in the Boswell Drive area of Blantyre on Monday evening, was likely that used in the assault. Detective Superintendent Martin McGhee said: 'We believe this was a targeted incident. From our inquiries so far, we believe the car that was set on fire was also used in the earlier serious assault. 'I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed either of these incidents to contact us as soon as possible. In addition, anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist our inquiries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we will bring those involved to justice.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police probe gang feud links to targeted attack
Police are investigating possible links between a targeted attack at an East Kilbride garage and an ongoing gangland feud. Three men wearing dark clothes and face coverings are believed to have carried out the assault, which took place around 13:25 on Monday at Wilson Place. Two men, aged 45 and 41, were taken to hospital for treatment following the attack. Police stated a blue Audi A5, found on fire in Blantyre on Monday evening, was likely to have been used during the earlier assault. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland A series of assaults, shootings and firebombing incidents in Glasgow and Edinburgh have taken place since March, linked to rival groups targeting one another. BBC Scotland News understands the force are exploring gangland links to the East Kilbride assault as a line of inquiry, while also determining the weapons used. Det Supt Martin McGhee said: "We believe this was a targeted incident. From our enquiries so far, we believe the car that was set on fire was also used in the earlier serious assault. "We understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we will bring those involved to justice." Det Supt McGhee appealed for any witnesses to contact the force. Police have made more than 30 arrests in connection with the crimes since they began in March.
STV News
20-05-2025
- STV News
Hunt launched for three masked men after serious assault and car set alight
A hunt has been launched for three masked men in connection with a serious assault in East Kilbride. Two men, aged 41 and 45, were attacked at a garage on Wilson Place around 1.25pm on Monday and taken to hospital for treatment. Later that day, police were called to reports of a blue Audi A5 having been deliberately set on fire in the Boswell Drive area of Blantyre. Detectives believe the car set alight was used in the serious assault and are treating both incidents as linked. The fire was extinguished, and there were no injuries reported. Investigations are ongoing, and a hunt has been launched for three male suspects, described as wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Detective superintendent Martin McGhee said: 'We believe this was a targeted incident. From our enquiries so far, we believe the car that was set on fire was also used in the earlier serious assault. 'I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed either of these incidents to contact us as soon as possible. In addition, anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist our enquiries. 'We understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we will bring those involved to justice.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1524 of Monday, May 19 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Daily Record
Cops hunt masked men over 'machete' attack at garage owned by Daniel crime gang
The incident took place in East Kilbride yesterday, Monday May 19. Police are hunting for masked men after a 'machete' attack at a garage owned by gangland figure Robert Daniel Snr left two men in hospital after The incident took place on Wilson Place in East Kilbride yesterday, Monday May 19, at around 1.25pm. Police Scotland said today that three men, who were dressed in dark clothing and wearing face coverings, are being sought in connection with the serious assault. The force are also investigating a vehicle fire, which happened at around 9.15pm the same day, and saw officers called to the Boswell Drive area of Blantyre. A blue Audi A5 had been deliberately set on fire, the blaze was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and there were no injuries, and police are treating the two incidents as linked. Detective Superintendent Martin McGhee said: 'We believe this was a targeted incident. From our enquiries so far, we believe the car that was set on fire was also used in the earlier serious assault. 'I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed either of these incidents to contact us as soon as possible. In addition, anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist our enquiries. "We understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we will bring those involved to justice.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1524 of Monday,19 May, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
