Man seriously assaulted by gang outside Classic Grand
The 30-year-old was standing outside the venue on Friday 4th May
A man has been seriously assaulted outside a venue in Glasgow city centre.
The 30-year-old was standing outside the Classic Grand in Jamaica Street around 0030 on Friday 4 May when he became involved in an altercation with a group of possibly up to 10 youths.
The man was assaulted by one of the group, causing him to fall to the ground. He was then punched and kicked by several members of the group. The victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he has since been released following treatment.
There is currently no further information on the group of youths, however officers are checking CCTV footage.
Detective Sergeant Alan Moir said: “Despite it being after midnight, this area is very busy with people on nights out and I am appealing to revellers who were out and about in the city centre, who may have witnessed the disturbance to contact us. It appears an exchange of words developed into an attack on a young man. If you have any information, please do contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at City Centre Police Station, via 101, quoting incident number 0072 of 4 May 2018. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.