POLICE are appealing for information after a young car wash worker was attacked with “machetes” by two men in a stolen car.
At around 3.30pm on July 19, two men in a stolen dark blue Mini One stopped adjacent to 431 Keppochhill Road, near Springburn, and made their way into a nearby car valeting premises.
They then attacked a 19-year-old man working within the premises with bladed weapons, “possibly machetes,” said detectives.
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The attackers then made off, driving erratically, forcing a dark blue Nissan Micra to brake sharply to avoid a crash.
The victim was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries to his upper body and leg and has since been released.
The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing with hoods covering their faces.
The stolen car was later recovered in Langmuirhead Road, in Auchinloch, at around 10.55pm that night.
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Detective Sergeant Craig Warren from Greater Glasgow CID said: “The suspects targeted the victim in a sustained and unprovoked attack and it is vital that anyone with information which could help us in tracing these despicable individuals comes forward.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Keppochhill Road around 3.30pm last Thursday who may have noticed a dark blue Mini One, or two men acting suspiciously, to please get in touch.
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“In particular, I would like to speak to the driver of the Nissan Micra as they may have information to assist the investigation.
“This type of violent and reckless behaviour will not be tolerated.”
Anyone with information should contact Greater Glasgow CID via 101, quoting incident number 2387 of Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Alternatively, can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.
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