Man attacked with blade near Glasgow's Trongate

A man is recovering in hospital after he was attacked with a knife on Glasgow's Trongate in the early hours of this morning. The 33 year-old was standing outside Boteco Do Brasil Bar when he got into an argument with a man who then followed and attacked him.

Police say been left with a permanent scar on his face. The suspect is described as black, about 6ft tall, aged around mid-30's, bald and was wearing a black jacket and dark coloured jeans.

Detective Constable Nicol McPherson at Glasgow City Centre CID said: “This was a vicious attack which will leave the victim with permanent scarring to his face.

“I appeal to anyone who was in the Trongate area just after midnight last night and who either witnessed the assault or who may have any information regarding the incident to contact CID at Stewart Street Police Office via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0042 of 26 February.”

Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.