Taxi driver stabbed and robbed in Easterhouse
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a taxi driver was stabbed and robbed in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow on Saturday.
Around 1.10pm police received a report of a 35-year-old man being injured in Baldragon Road.
The man, had collected two young men from Dunphail Road and due to drop them off in Lochend Road, when they attacked him.
He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where his condition is described as stable.
Following the attack, the two suspects ran off towards the Bishop Loch area. The suspects are described as white with local accents. Both are believed to be either 18 or 19 years of age and have dark hair. Both were wearing blue coloured jackets. One of the men is described as having bushy eyebrows.
Officers are in the process of gathering CCTV images to review in order to gain additional information on the two suspects.
Detective Constable Alan Watt said: 'This despicable attack took place just yards from local shops in Lochend Road. It’s imperative we trace the two men responsible. I am appealing to local people in the area who may have seen something to contact us. Were you in one of the shops, did you see the two men running off – if you have any information or knowledge regarding the suspects or the crime then please do get in touch.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at the Robbery Unit in Pollok on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.