A TAXI driver drove deliberately at a reveller who had left a party and asked him for a lift.

The hit and run is being treated by cops as attempted murder, and they have asked the driver to hand himself in.

The 24-year-old victim who is now in hospital in a critical condition was with a friend, 22, when he was knocked down.

The incident happened at around 12.10am on Sunday, June 26.

Police say the men flagged down a passing black Hackney taxi in Dalmellington Road, Crookston.   The taxi, however, refused to take them which resulted in the 24 year old man being deliberately run over by the taxi driver.

The injured man was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow suffering from serious head injuries. Medical staff describe his condition as critical. The friend was not injured.

The driver of the taxi involved is described as of Asian appearance aged 30 to 40, medium build, short dark hair and wearing a pink coloured top.   Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie, of Greater Glasgow CID, said: “From our investigations so far, it would appear that the two men had left a party nearby and had asked the taxi driver to get a lift home, however, the driver, for whatever reason, refused to take them. It then appears that the injured man went on to the road which is when the taxi deliberately drove at him.

“The taxi didn’t stop and drove off along Dalmellington Road, towards Crookston Road at Raeswood Road.

“On hearing a commotion outside, people from nearby houses came to assist the man until the ambulance arrived arrival of the ambulance.  

"We are in the process of tracing them and others who were in the area including the occupants of another black Hackney taxi who had been dropped off nearby just at the time of the incident, however, we have yet to trace the driver of that taxi and indeed another Hackney taxi driver who we know, were also in the area at the time."

He added: “This was a shocking incident, which has left a young man very seriously injured.

“I would appeal to the taxi driver involved to come forward to police himself as soon as possible.

“I would also ask anyone who has information that will assist officers with their enquiry to contact officers at Govan Police Station via 101.  Please quote reference number 0053/25/06 when calling.  Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence on 0800 555 111.”