Teenager assaulted and robbed in Glasgow

Detectives in Glasgow are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted and robbed in the city.

The 17-year-old male was walking on St Mungo Avenue in the Townhead area around 11.55am on Sunday, 4 July when he was approached from behind by two other unidentified males and forced to the ground.

A wallet was then removed from his bag and a sum of cash and bank cards were stolen.

The two suspects then left in the direction of Buchanan Bus Station.

The victim suffered a slash injury caused by a bladed weapon during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries before being discharged.

One of the men is described as being around 16 to 18-years-old, 5ft 10 to 5ft 11in tall and of muscular build with prominent eyebrows, dark hair parted to the right and a beard. He was wearing a bright red short sleeved t-shirt, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

The other is described as being 16 to 18-years-old, 5ft 9in to 5ft 11in tall, of muscular build with prominent eyebrows, dark hair parted to the right and clean shaven, He also had a mole on the back of his neck near the hairline. He was wearing a black zip top with a black “V” across the chest, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

Detective Sergeant Raymond Hunter said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible.

“We are examining the available CCTV footage and carrying out door to door enquiries in the area at present and would urge anyone with information who has not yet spoken to an officer to get in touch.

“Anyone who believes they may have seen two young males matching these descriptions in the Townhead or city centres areas is asked to come forward.

“Anyone information can be passed on by calling 101, quoting incident 1629 of 4 July, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”