A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after an "attempted murder" in Castlemilk. 

The 29-year-old was rushed to hospital after being found yesterday evening. 

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He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Govan where he is said to be in critical, though stable, condition.

Officers are treating the attack, which occurred on Arnprior Road at 5.30pm on Monday as attempted murder. 

Police are conducting door-to-door enquiries in the area to identify whoever was responsible. 

Detective Sergeant Keith Runcie, of Glasgow CID, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was on Arnprior Road or the surrounding streets around this time who may have witnessed the attack, saw somebody running away or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as a matter of urgency.

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"I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage who was driving in the area at the time to check back and see if there is anything that could assist us in our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who may have information in connection with the attack, no matter how small they think it is, to contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 2541 of 4 May. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."