The police watchdog is investigating after officers shot a car's tyres during a chase.

Marksmen used shotgun rounds to shoot the vehicle's tyres during a major intelligence-led operation into organised crime in the north of Glasgow at the end of last month.

The operation took place at around 10.55am on September 30 in Robroyston and a number of rounds were fired in order to blow out the tyres of a vehicle they were chasing.

No one was injured and police said they used the tactic to "reduce any potential wider impact to the public and to maximise their safety".

Now, a police watchdog has said it is investigating the police's use of the rounds.

A spokesman for the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner (PIRC) said: "Following assessment, the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner is investigating the discharge of conventional firearms, using vehicle tyre deflation rounds, in Robroyston, Glasgow, on September 30.

"It is reported that the tyres of one vehicle was damaged during the incident, but no members of the public were injured.

"The firearms discharge occurred following a police operation. A report on the findings will be submitted to the deputy chief constable in due course."

A force spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland Officers carried out an intelligence-led operation in the Robroyston area of Glasgow.

"As part of the operation, vehicle tyre deflation rounds were discharged directly into vehicle tyres.

"This is a recognised and practised tactic which is used specifically to disable a vehicle and was deployed in order to reduce any potential wider impact to the public and to maximise their safety.

"As a result, and in line with the routine procedure, this incident was referred to PIRC for review.

"Enquiries are continuing at this time. No one was injured or hurt as part of the operation."