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A SHOPKEEPER was shot by a masked gunman in a botched robbery yesterday.

Naser Hussain, 23, was having emergency surgery last night after being blasted in the

leg. It is believed the robber had a handgun.

Police are hunting the young gunman, who demanded cash and cigarettes before shooting Naser. He ran off empty-handed from the KOF Convenience Store in Yoker, Glasgow.

Naser’s aunt Nasreen Nadeem said he was working with his cousin when the gunman entered the shop at about 11.20am.

She said: “Naser was shot just above the knee.

“Naser has been in surgery for several hours but they say he will be OK. We’re waiting for news.

“The man had his hoodie pulled up. They could only see his eyes.”

(Image: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos)

Naser – a student at James Watt College in Greenock – was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Police hoped to speak to him last night.

They say the gunman is a 5ft 8in young, slim white man. He wore a black jacket and tracksuit trousers.

He was last seen running along Dumbarton Road towards Clydebank.

Detective Inspector Brian Gallagher appealed for witnesses. He said: “For someone to discharge a firearm over cash and cigarettes from a corner shop is deplorable.

“He has no concern for staff in the shop or the general public.”