The attempted murders happened in Kerr Street
Three men have been seriously injured in two incidents in the east end of Glasgow which detectives believe are linked.
The first incident happened near the bandstand in Bridgeton Cross at about 20:10 on Saturday when a 29-year-old man was seriously assaulted.
The second incident happened in Kerr Street at about 23:30 when a 38-year-old man was attacked and a car was driven at a 34-year-old man.
The car was later discovered on fire.
It was found abandoned in Orr Street, Glasgow, at about 01:00.
The first attack happened near the Bridgeton Cross bandstand
The first victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with neck and facial injuries.
The other two men were taken to the same hospital where their conditions have been described as serious.
Detectives are treating the Kerr Street incidents as attempted murders and the Bridgeton Cross incident as a serious assault.
Officers are reviewing CCTV images.
'Intentionally targeted'
Det Insp Alasdair Anderson, of Police Scotland, said: "These incidents will no doubt be causing concern in the local community and I would like to reassure residents that we know both these incidents are linked and that the people involved are known to one another.
"We have yet to establish the motive or cause for these incidents but be assured that a team of detectives is dedicated to finding those responsible and we will find them.
"I am, however, appealing to local people to assist us in this investigation, you may have been in either one of the locations around the time of the incidents, you may have heard something about these crime, if you have any information, please pass it on to officers."
Area commander Det Ch Insp David Pettigrew said: "This type of violence will not be tolerated on our streets and I would offer reassurance to the public that we are addressing this issue directly.
"The victims were intentionally targeted, nonetheless, it will have a worrying effect on local people. I have committed additional resources for the area throughout this inquiry and I know that we will identify those responsible and they will be held to account."
