A car has been deliberately driven into a group of children in broad daylight in Glasgow, leaving a teenager in a serious condition, police say.

The five youngsters, aged between 12 and 14, were standing on a pavement in Castlemilk, Glasgow at about 3.30pm on Saturday when the incident happened.

They were struck in Stravanan Road by a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by a man who then drove off towards Birgidale Road.

A 14-year-old girl was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where she is in a serious but stable condition.

Three other girls aged 12, 13 and 14, and a 12-year-old boy were treated for minor injuries.


Police said the car was deliberately driven at the group and detectives are now hunting for the driver who they say they will charge with attempted murder.

Detective Inspector Peter Sharp said: "This vehicle was deliberately driven at this group of children and as such we are treating this incident at attempted murder.

"Extensive police inquiries are continuing to trace the man driving the car, his male passenger and also the vehicle involved. Officers are following a number of lines of enquiry.

"At this time I would appeal to any witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information that may assist this investigation, including anyone who may have details of the silver Vauxhall Astra involved to contact police as a matter of urgency.

"There will be additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and I would encourage anyone with information or concerns to approach the officers who will be happy to assist."

:: Anyone with information should contact Cathcart Police Office on 101 quoting reference number 2777 of the 24th March.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.