Man attacked while out walking with three-year-old boy in south side of Glasgow
The victim was taken to hospital while the child was unharmed
A man’s been assaulted while out walking with a young child in the south side of Glasgow.
The 26-year-old was pushing a three-year-old boy in a pram along Vennard Gardens at around 10:55 on Saturday morning when a man approached him and demanded he hand over his mobile phone.
When he refused, the other man attacked him before running off.
The victim was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University hospital, where he’s now in a critical condition- the three-year-old boy was unharmed.
The suspect is only described as being of gaunt appearance, and now police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Constable Gary Cassidy from the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan said:
“This appears to have been a random attack in broad daylight and to target an innocent member of the public with a young child is utterly despicable. Thankfully the child was not injured and appeared to be unaware of what was happening however it is absolutely imperative that we trace the callous individual responsible.
“Extensive enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to please come forward.
“Additional patrols will be in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to approach the officers who will be happy to assist you.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan via 101 and quote incident number 1585 of Saturday 28th October 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence."