Man left needing hospital treatment after Glasgow assault

The incident took place on Cochrane Street, near George Square, around 10.40pm on Saturday, 19 October 2019.

Author: Kerri-Ann DochertyPublished 21st Oct 2019

A man needed hospital treatment after a serious assault in Glasgow City Centre.

The incident took place on Cochrane Street, near George Square, around 10.40pm on Saturday, 19 October 2019.

A 32-year-old man suffered serious injuries with a wound on his left side. He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and released following treatment.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 30 and 35, with short brown hair and of slim build. He was wearing a dark hooded top with grey bottoms.

Detective Constable Craig Muir, of Glasgow CID, said: “We are aware that the incident happened on a busy Saturday night where there may have been a number of witnesses.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen the assault, or the suspect afterwards, to get in contact.

“There would also have been a number of cars passing by at the time of the incident so would ask that anyone with dash cam footage to come forward as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4641 of Saturday 19 October, or can talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.