Pensioner attacked and robbed by two men in Springburn
The 74-year-old was pulled to the ground and assaulted on Flemington Street
A pensioner's been attacked and robbed by two men in Springburn.
The 74-year-old was pulled to the ground and assaulted at the junction of Valleyfield Street and Flemington Street around 6.40pm on Tuesday.
The pair made off with his jacket, computer supplies and cash after rifling through his bag.
He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was treated for injuries to his head and face.
Both attackers ran off in the direction of Atlas Road.
Detectives have been carrying out enquiries in the local area including house to house enquiries and gathering CCTV footage to glean more information on the two men responsible.
Detective Constable Scott Spinks of the Community Investigation Unit based at Helen Street Police Office said: “This was a sickening attack on this elderly man who bravely tried to fight off these two men, and has been left badly injured. He was simply making his way back to his home after doing some shopping.
“As the two men approached the victim from behind, we don’t have descriptions for release at this time, however officers are continuing to study CCTV images for more details and I would urge anyone who saw this incident take place, or who has any information that may assist this investigation to contact the Community Investigation Unit at Govan through 101 quoting incident number 3184 of 31 October. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.