Police appeal after knife attack in Glasgow's East End

Police are searching for a woman who slashed a man in the street.

Published 30th Dec 2016

Police are searching for a woman who slashed a man in the street.

The 28-year-old was standing with his girlfriend in Duke Street, Glasgow, when he was approached by a man and a woman at about 5pm on Thursday.

The woman attacked him with a bladed weapon, leaving him with wounds to his head and body. He is being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after the attack.

Detective Sergeant Brian Gribbons, at Shettleston police office, said: Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the local area and gathering CCTV footage.

Enquiries are continuing today into this incident to establish the exact circumstances and more details on the woman responsible.

The area where the serious assault took place is very busy and at this time I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Duke Street near to Fleming Street around 5pm on Thursday evening, who either witnessed this incident take place or who has information that may assist the investigation, to contact Shettleston police office through 101.''