Teen stabbed in Linthouse attack

A teenager's been treated in hospital for stab wounds after he was attacked in the Linthouse area of Glasgow on Saturday night.

The 18 year-old was walking along Craigton Road with two friends when he was approached by two men who seriously assaulted him.

The suspects ran off leaving the injured man in the street. He was, however, assisted by teenage girl who helped walk him to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he received treatment to stabs wounds and has since been released.

The suspects are both described as white, between 17 and 20 years of age, 5 ft 9 in height, and of slim build. Both were wearing dark coloured Lacoste tracksuits. It’s thought there were two teenage girls with them as well.

Detective Constable Mark Hendry, Govan CID, said today:

“The young man and his two pals had popped out from a party nearby to get supplies from the local garage when the two suspects approached him.

“They challenged him but he walked on ignoring them, however, they caught up with him and stabbed him.

“By this time his friends had run off but another teenage girl, not connected to the incident, came to his aid and he got to hospital.

“We are currently checking CCTV in the area and carrying out local enquiries, however, have still to speak to the girls he was with or indeed the girl who helped him out.

“If you were in the area at the time of the attack or if you may have information that will assist our enquiry then please call Govan CID via 101 quoting incident number 0192/08/04/18. If you wish to remain anonymous, then call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.