COPS believe an attack involving a man who was repeatedly stabbed while sitting in his friend's work van could be linked to serious and organised crime.
The brutal hit on the 30-year-old happened in broad daylight in the leafy village of Torrance on Tuesday at around 5.20pm.
The criminal gang behind the violent and targeted attack boxed their victim in to carry out the hit.
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The victim was sitting in the passenger seat of the grey Vauxhall Combo van in Queens View where it meets Main Street when a dark or blue Audi stopped in front of the vehicle, blocking it in.
A number of men then got out of the Audi armed with knives, and proceeded to smash the passenger window and attack the victim.
The 34-year-old male driver of the van then made off from the scene before stopping at the ASDA on Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs, where an ambulance was called.
The victim was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment to several stab wounds. Medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.
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Police Scotland said extensive enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident with detectives examining CCTV footage as well as speaking to people in the area.
Last night, two areas were cordoned off in Bishopbriggs and Torrance as they examined the crime scene. The van, which had the logo Mitie, remained in the Bishopbriggs cordon as forensic officers examined it for clues as to who was behind the hit.
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Detective Sergeant Craig Warren, from Greater Glasgow CID, said: “This was a violent and targeted attack which took place in broad daylight and it is absolutely vital that anyone with information comes forward to assist us in tracing the abhorrent individuals involved.
“We are currently working to establish a motive for the incident and the possibility of links to serious and organised crime will be a consideration, however cannot be confirmed at this time.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Queens View yesterday evening and may have noticed a dark or blue Audi, or anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.
“The movements of the Audi prior to and after the attack are still to be confirmed. I would ask anyone who was in the Torrance area around 5.20pm and may have noticed a vehicle of this description, possibly driving at speed, to come forward.
“This incident will understandably be causing concern amongst the local community and I would like to reassure people that we believe this to be an isolated incident which was targeted at the victim. Additional patrols will also be in the area to provide reassurance and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to approach our officers who will be happy to assist.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Glasgow CID via 101, quoting incident number 2809 of Tuesday 19 June 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”
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