Gang of 10 beat up a man on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday

Author: Rob WallerPublished 9th Feb 2022

A man needed hospital treatment for head injuries after being set upon by a gang of around 10 men in a late night attack in Glasgow city centre..

Police say the the 26-year-old was punched in the face as he walked along Sauchiehall Street at around 1.20am on Sunday after he was confronted by a group of men.

The victim, who was walking towards Buchanan Street, then fell to the floor and hit his head on the ground. The gang made off towards Rose Street, and the man was taken to hospital with a serious head injury.

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Witness appeal

Detective Constable Matthew McCann urged any witnesses to come forward.

"A young man has sustained a serious injury and it's imperative we trace those responsible for the attack," he said.

"We are continuing to view relevant CCTV footage from the local area, however, I would urge anyone who was on Sauchiehall Street or Rose Street at the time, who has any personal footage that may assist our investigation, to contact us."

Police Scotland described the suspects as white, and being in their teens or early 20s.

One suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white branding on the chest, officers said, dark trousers, and red trainers with white socks.

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