Appeal after attempted murder in Bridgton

Police are treating a stabbing in Bridgton as attempted murder after a teenager was attacked on Tuesday night.

He was assaulted in the unproved attack on Dale Street between 9 and half past.

The 18-year old is in a stable condition in hospital.

And there's a full decription of the attacker on our website

Detective Constable Gemma Lawrie at Shettleston is leading the inquiry, she said:

“This would appear to be a totally unprovoked attack which has left this young man with a very serious injury.

“We know that there were quite a few people in the vicinity around the time the assault took place and I urge these people to contact police immediately. I especially would like to speak to a man who contacted police regarding the incident however didn’t leave his contact details.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Shettleston Police Station via 101 quoting incident number 4339 of 18 July. Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained