Man's jaw broken in violent Partick attack

Detectives in Partick are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted on Dumbarton Road.

The 28 year-old had his jaw broken and lost several teeth in the attack at around 8.15pm last Thursday evening.

The suspect is described as being white with dark hair and was wearing a tartan shirt.

Detective Constable Jennifer Adams at Drumchapel CID said:

“This was a violent, unprovoked attack which has left this young man with serious facial injuries.

“It is vital that we trace the person responsible in order that he can be held accountable for his actions.

“Anyone who was in the vicinity of Dumbarton Rd, Partick around 2015 hrs on Thursday 19 October and may have witnessed this attack or may have seen the culprit hanging around before or running off afterwards is asked to contact Drumchapel CID via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 1361 of 23 October.

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