Man in a serious condition in hospital after unprovoked attack in Glasgow

Police attend a stabbing at a roundabout in Chelmsford
Published 8th Oct 2016

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was assaulted in what police are calling an unprovoked attack in Glasgow City centre on Saturday morning.

The 42-year-old was attacked on North Street close to Sauchiehall Street at Charing Cross.

He was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and subsequently transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Detective Sergeant Kevin Browne, Drumchapel CID, said today: ''From our early enquiries, this was an unprovoked attack on a man making his way home from a night out. The 42 year-old man was punched by another man who then made off in the direction of Sauchiehall Street. Our enquiries have been continuing through the night. Officers remain at the scene. We have been analysing CCTV and speaking to people who were in the area following the incident. At this time, we are seeking information from anyone who has information which can help trace the man responsible. You may have witnessed the disturbance, you may have witnessed a man running down Sauchiehall Street towards the City Centre. Please contact police with any information you may have.''

Anyone with information should contact detectives at Drumchapel Police Office on 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in complete confidence.