An autistic man was drenched in beer and battered by sick thugs on New Year's Day.
Stephen Smith, 28, was left covered in blood and lying on Newhills Road in Wellhouse, after he was assaulted by three men whilst walking to a shop for a loaf of bread on Wednesday afternoon.
The thugs approached Stephen, who also suffers from ADHD and learning difficulties , and demanded he hand over a cigarette.
When he told them he didn't have any, they brutally booted and kneed Stephen, leaving him lying injured.
His horrified mum Frances, of Glasgow , said she was disgusted when she saw her son after the attack.
The 50-year-old added: "A man saw him lying at the side of the road and brought him home.
"His face was covered in blood. I got such a fright when I seen him. I was almost sick because I was so angry.
"He's so vulnerable. How could people do this to him? He didn't deserve it. He had beer poured over him as well as being attacked."
"He was in a lot of pain and was so upset."
Because of his conditions, Stephen doesn't usually leave the house.
Frances added: "I've not been feeling very well and we needed fresh bread so Stephen went to get it.
"He was only out for a short while before it happened. He never usually leaves the house.
"It's disgusting. He's my son and nobody should hurt him like that.
"Thankfully he's okay now as it could have been a lot worse."
Frances is desperately trying to find those responsible for the vicious attack.
One of the men is described as black, 6ft, wearing a grey hoodie and the other attackers are described as white, also around 6ft, with one wearing a red top under a dark jacket.
Frances added: "If anyone knows who these men are please let me know. They need to be held accountable for what they've done."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police were called at around 12.45pm on January, 1, following reports of an assault on Newhills Road, Glasgow.
"Enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible."
