Attempted murder investigation launched in Castlemilk

An attempted murder investigation is being launched in Castlemilk following an attack on a man.

The 25 year-old was hit from behind as he walked along Tormusk Road around 11pm on Wednesday night.

He is being treated in hospital for serious injuries and police are appealing for witnesses.

Detective Sergeant Keith Runcie, Criminal Investigation Department, said: “The man was attacked from behind so we do not have a description of the attacker. Officers working on the investigation are checking all available CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries to identify the person responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who was on Tormusk Road or the surrounding streets around this time who may have witnessed the attack, saw somebody running away or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as a matter of urgency. I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage who was driving in the area at the time to check back.

“We continue to use all available resources at our disposal to investigate this serious incident, and would urge anyone who may have information in connection with the attack, no matter how small they think it is, to contact the police.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 4291 of Wednesday 9 October, or talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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