Appeal following serious assault on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Glasgow City Centre on Friday, 5 January, 2024.

Around 6.20am, a 19-year-old man was walking with friends on Buchanan Street, between St Vincent Street and Gordon Street, when he was directly approached by three men, one of whom attacked him with a bladed weapon before running off.

The man was treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary for a hand injury and has since been discharged.

Detective Constable Larissa Cooper, said: "At this time, we believe the injured man was specifically targeted, however, have yet to establish a motive as to why that was the case.

“Officers have been checking CCTV and making local enquiries since the attack but are appealing to anyone who may have seen the assault or has any information that may assist with their enquiries to get in touch.

"The suspects were wearing balaclavas and are described by witnesses at the time as all male, 6 ft, of medium build and with brown skin. They were all wearing dark clothing and at least one had a local Glasgow accent."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0493 of Friday, 5 January, 2024.  Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.