Attack on man in Glasgow's Merchant City being treated as attempted murder

It was reported that the man was assaulted on Glassford Street, between Wilson Street and Trongate, at around 1am on Sunday,

Glassford Street
Author: Collette McGoniglePublished 22nd Dec 2022

An attack on a man in the Merchant City area of Glasgow is being treated as attempted murder.

The 34 year old presented to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries around 8.20pm on Wednesday.

It was reported that the man was assaulted on Glassford Street, between Wilson Street and Trongate, at around 1am on Sunday,

Detective Sergeant Donna McDougall, of Glasgow CID, said: “A man has been left with serious injuries and it is vital we trace whoever is responsible.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident, or noticed anything at all suspicious, to come forward.

"This area was busy with people out socialising and we are particularly keen to speak to people who were in the Merchant City area around this time.

"Anyone with any relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage who has not spoken to police yet, is urged to contact officers.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3172 of Wednesday, 21 December, 2022.

"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."