DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a series of incidents which took place across the Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and Central Scotland areas.

A total of 16 incidents were reported to police, which involved two men driving around in a black Audi A4 and targeting members of the public with a paintball gun on Friday, June 23.

The first Incident took place around 1.30pm in Greendyke Street in Glasgow City Centre.

A further number of incidents, which occurred between 1.30pm and 4pm in the Knightswood, Bearsden, Milngavie, Clydebank and Stirlingshire areas, were also reported to police.

The final incident took place around 4pm hours on the road between Gartness and Drymen, where a man sustained a facial injury.

Officers are treating the incident as a serious assault.

A number of members of the public required hospital treatment for minor injuries as a result of the other incidents.

A black Audi A4, which detectives believe may be the car involved, was found on fire around 7pm in the Croftamie area of Stirling.

The men responsible are both described as white and between 20 and 30 years old.

One of them also had a shaved head.

Detective Inspector Mark McLennan from Drumchapel CID said: “The behaviour of these two men was absolutely shocking and they showed complete and utter disregard for the safety of the innocent people they targeted, some of whom sustained painful injuries.

Police Scotland will not tolerate this type of reckless conduct and extensive enquiries are underway to trace the callous individuals responsible. Officers are currently examining CCTV footage, conducting door to door enquiries and there will also be a forensic examination of the car that was recovered.

“I would appeal to anyone who noticed two men in a black Audi A4 driving around in one of the areas mentioned above, or who indeed may have witnessed any members of the public being targeted with a paintball gun, to please come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Drumchapel CID and quote incident number 1946 of Friday 23rd June 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”