Man, 46, shot in village

A MURDER inquiry has been launched following a shooting in a village street.

John Finnigan, 48, was walking down Bank Street in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, when he was approached by a man and shot.

He was taken to the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow where he died.

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The suspect is described as stocky, about 5ft 7ins and was wearing dark clothing and a dark hat. Police said he made off on foot from Bank Street into Hillside Road following the shooting at around 8pm on Thursday.

Detective Superintendent John McSporran, said: “It is still very early in our inquiry and we have yet to establish a motive.

“However, we believe the man may have been targeted.” Police are appealing for witnesses.