A man is in hospital following a 'targeted shooting' in Stepps.

A 42-year-old man is being treated at a hospital where his condition is described as stable. 

Police were called to Honeywell Drive in Stepps at approximately 9.05pm following reports of a 'shooting'.

Local residents took to Twitter to share details of the incident late last night. 

A police spokesman said: “At around 9.05pm on Sunday police received a report of a 42-year-old man injured following a shooting incident in Stepps.

“Police attended the incident and the injured man has been taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.

“This appears to be a targeted attack and officers are currently carrying out enquires in the local area to gather more information on the circumstances.”