A CAR was driven into a shop window in the East End last night.

Two men dressed in balaclavas and dark clothing were seen trying to get into the shop in Duke Street at around 11pm but are believed to have left empty-handed.

We told earlier how a car was set ablaze in a residential street in Riddrie last night.

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Firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the blaze in Grierson Street around 15 minutes later.

Police are examining whether the two incidents are linked and are treating the smash as an attempted break-in. 

Detective Constable Paul Fraser of Shettleston CID said: “We are carrying out an investigation after a car deliberately drove at a shop window in Duke Street last night. Two men were seen to get out of the car and attempt to get into the shop. 

"We believe they left empty-handed. They are described as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

“A car was later set on fire in Grierson Street and enquiries are underway to establish if this vehicle was linked to the incident at the shop in Duke Street.

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“Officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries in an effort to identify who was responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 3671 of December 16.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”