Man slashed in face after trying to calm fight

A man's in hospital after being slashed in the face after trying to intervene in an argument in Glasgow City Centre last night.

The 30 year-old was waiting outside a takeaway on George’s Road around 10 to 10 when he tried to calm the situation but was attacked.

There's a description of the suspects on the local news section of our website.

A couple members of the public came to the man’s aid and called an ambulance, however, a family member arrived and took him to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains for treatment. Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

The suspect for the attack is described as white, in his 30s, 5ft8 to 5ft 10 in height, of stocky build, with light brown hair short at the side and a bit longer at the top. He had a Glasgow accent and was wearing a white/cream jumper and blue jeans.

The man he was having the argument with is described as white, in his 30s, 6 ft tall, slim, dark hair, facial hair and had a Glasgow accent. No details on clothing at this time.

Detective Constable Ashley Convery, Drumchapel CID:

“The man sustained a significant facial injury which will leave a permanent scar. From what we know at the moment, the attack seems totally unprovoked and only in response to the injured man trying to calm down an argument.

“Officers have been trawling CCTV to try and identify the man responsible for this attack and we have been in the area speaking to witnesses, however, we are keen to hear from the three people who helped the injured man after the attack. They left before police were called. Their information could prove vital in our investigation.

“This area can be quite busy and from CCTV we can see a number of people and cars in the area at the time of the attack.

“If you were about there at that time, please get in touch with police whether you think so or not, you may have seen or captured something on your dash-cams that will help us find the man responsible.”

Information can be passed to Drumchapel CID via 101. Please quote incident number 5064 of the 25 August when calling. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.