Glasgow driver ‘rammed on motorway’ by three men with weapons in ‘targeted attack’
Officers are keen for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
11:27, 13 Jun 2026
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The incident happened on the M74 off slip at Polmadie Road(Image: Google Maps)
Police[1] are on the hunt for three men with weapons after a car was "deliberately struck" on a Glasgow motorway.
Officers were alerted to the incident on the M74[2] eastbound, at the junction with Polmadie Road, after a vehicle was hit[3] by a car on the off slip around 12.10am on Saturday, June 13.
The men, who were travelling in a dark blue Renault Clio, were reported to have approached the silver Nissan Micra and caused damage to the vehicle before driving off.
The Clio then followed the Micra, where more deliberate collisions happened on Polmadie Road and Aikenhead Road. Police were made aware and there were no reports of injuries.
Police investigations are ongoing to trace the Clio and its occupants.
Article continues belowDetective Inspector Stephen Greenshields said: "We believe this was a targeted attack on the Micra driver and I'm appealing to the public for help to trace those responsible.
"I'm particularly keen to speak to drivers who were in the area around the time and may have seen what happened. I'd also ask those with dash-cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage around Polmadie Road and Aikenhead Road, to review this for anything which may assist our enquiries."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0032 of 13 June.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.