Footage of a man who could have information on an attempted murder in Calton has been released by police.
It comes after a firearm was discharged at a property in the residential area of Millroad Drive around 11pm on Monday April 23.
No-one was injured as a result of the targeted attack, however, the members of the family inside the home were left badly shaken.
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Officers believe that the man shown in the video may have information that could assist them with their investigation and are appealing to any members of the public who recognise him to get in touch.
The man is described as white, aged between 20 and 35 years old, around 5 ft 8 inches in height with a slim build and short shaved hair.
He is shown in the images wearing a baggy grey sports style hooded top.
Speaking at the time, Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie said: “We are treating this as an attempted murder investigation and we have now recovered a white Volkswagen Polo which we suspect was driven by those responsible for the shooting.
"It was found, burnt out, near to Carmunnock Village, having been stolen from the north of Glasgow. It is undergoing forensic examination by specialist officers.
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“We are continuing door-to-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage and I am continuing to appeal for members of the public to come forward with any information which can help our enquiries.
“I am particularly keen for anyone who may have seen the car being abandoned in the Carmunnock area on Tuesday, April 24, or anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting and has seen this vehicle is urged to come forward.”
"Our information remains that this is not a random attack, the householder was deliberately targeted and that the white Polo was seen in Millroad Drive before the shooting.”
Anyone with any information about the incident or who recognises the man in the image is asked to contact CID officers at Shettleston Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 0136 of 24 April 2018.
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Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland: "We would like to reassure the public that such incidents are rare and following this, additional police officers were deployed in the area.
"Should any local residents have any concerns, they should contact the police for assistance."
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