Police have launched an attempted murder probe after a man was found seriously injured in an east end street.
The 44-year-old is being treated at the Royal Infirmary after he was discovered in Slatefield Street at around 12:20am this morning.
Enquiries have established that the man may have been assaulted in this area or near Comley Park Street between 11.10pm and 11.30pm.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
CCTV enquiries have captured five men in the vicinity at the time of the incident and officers are particularly eager to speak with them in relation to the assault. They were all wearing dark-coloured clothing.
Detective Sergeant Chris Lafferty of Shettleston Police Office, said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding what is being treated as an attempted murder, to trace whoever is responsible.
“Our enquiries are ongoing but we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything or who was in the area at the time and may have seen five men in dark clothing as they may be able to assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0068 of 10 May. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.
