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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Gillian Loney

Two teens rob young man at knifepoint near Queen's Park

A man was held at knifepoint and had items stolen from his car on Sunday afternoon in Glasgow’s south side.

The incident happened around 4.45pm on November 24 near a coffee shop on Albert Avenue, at its junction with Victoria Road.

The victim, 20, was approached by two suspects - thought to be in their late teens - who threatened him with a knife. They they stole from his Vauxhall Astra.

The young man was left with injuries to his face as a result of the attack, although he did not require hospital treatment.

The pair are described by Police Scotland as being of Pakistani appearance - one was wearing black clothing and the other wore a red puffer jacket.

Detectives are looking to speak to a man who intervened during the attack.

Constable Lauren Muir, of Govan's Community Investigation Unit, said: "This incident happened on a busy street and we're appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident to contact us, particularly a man who shouted at the suspects during the attack."

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 using incident number 2914 of 24 November 2019. Info can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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