by Maxine McArthur and Holly Lennon
MARYHILL streets have been closed this morning as police continue to investigate a suspected shooting.
A 29-year-old man is understood to have been rushed to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Police were called to Bilsland Drive around 10.30pm on Monday night.
Early reports have suggested that the man may have been shot in the attack.
One eyewitness reported seeing a helicopter circling the area shortly after 10.30pm and hearing a number of arguments.
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE - MARYHILL ROAD ⚠️
— GlasgowNorthPolice (@GlasgowNPolice) April 17, 2018
Maryhill Road is closed between Ruchill Street & Hinshaw Street/Garscube Rd.
Also no access at Bilsland Drive / Queen Margaret Drive.
Please AVOID the area if possible, traffic is expected to be v heavy. Local diversions are in place. pic.twitter.com/5ky3Jp2TpD
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Another living on nearby Sandfield Street said she heard a loud bang and a number of sirens around 10pm.
MARYHILL ROAD: Currently not being served between Napiershall St & Garrioch Rd due to a police incident. Until further notice, services 60/60A/61 diverting both ways via Napiershall St, Gt Western Rd, Queen Margaret Dr, Hotspur St, Garrioch Rd, then normal route.
— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) April 17, 2018
A number of vehicles, including an Audi, were contained within the cordon although it is not know if they are linked to the attack.
Maryhill Road at the junction with Queen Margaret Drive and Bilsland Drive has been closed by police and diversions have been put in place.
Bilsland Drive, Maryhill
Queen Margaret Drive is closed at Hotspur Street with only local access available.
Drivers have been warned to expect delays while businesses in the area have been closed.
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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of an injury in the Possilpark area of Glasgow on Monday night at around 10.30pm.
Credit: Facebook/Del McNee
"Police found a seriously injured man on Bilsand Drive. He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.
"Inquiries are ongoing."
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