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Kathleen Speirs

Cops hunt thugs after boy and man seriously injured in Drumchapel lane attack

Police are hunting two thugs after serious assault in Glasgow left one boy and one man hospitalised.

On Monday, between 10pm and 10.30pm, a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were walking along a lane near to Kilfauns Drive in Drumchapel when they were attacked from behind by two men.

The victims were raced to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with serious injuries.

There is no description of the attackers, but they were believed to be wearing dark clothing.

Cops probing the incident are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The victims were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Daily Record)

Detective Constable Greg Turnbull said: "The two men were attacked from behind so we do not have a description of the attackers.

"Officers working on the investigation are checking all available CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries to identify the people responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who was on Kinfauns Drive or the surrounding streets around this time who may have witnessed the attack, saw two men running away or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as soon as possible.

"I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage who was driving in the area at the time to check back.

"I would urge anyone who may have information in connection with the attack, no matter how small they think it is, to contact the police.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 4134 of Monday 9 December, or can talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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