A THUG tried to kill six children in a horrific hit-and-run after they innocently got caught up in a bitter feud.

Gerald Gavan ploughed into the youngsters having initially drove at his target Billy McGregor in Glasgow's Castlemilk.

Gavan and McGregor have links to opposing sides connected to the murder of Jamie Lee in the area in July 2017.

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A judge on Tuesday watched graphic footage of the children being hurtled into the air as the 22-year-old hit both them and McGregor.

One 14-year-old girl - who Gavan also reversed over - suffered a broken neck and required lengthy surgery.

Gavan is now behind bars after he pleaded guilty to attempting to murder the six youngsters on March 24 this year.

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The carpet salesman, of East Kilbride, also admitted trying to kill McGregor in the same incident.

He was remanded in custody at the High Court in Glasgow pending sentencing next month.

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Gavan's former co-accused Gary Owen – who had not guilty pleas accepted – is a relative of Jordan Owen wanted in connection with the play park shooting of Jamie Lee.

CCTV of the incident was played to the packed court. Distressed relatives of the young victims sobbed. One woman left the courtroom in tears.

Lady Scott deferred sentencing on Gavan until September 25 in Edinburgh.