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Gillian Loney

Woman, 33, struck on head with bottle in unprovoked New Year’s attack

A 33-year-old woman is in hospital after being hit on the head with a bottle in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

The incident happened around 6am on Wednesday (January 1) outside a party happening on Stirling Road, near the Royal Infirmary in the city centre.

The victim was hit by a man and sustained serious injuries - she is now being treated at the hospital.

The suspect is described as black, slim and around 6ft tall with short hair at the sides and an afro-style cut on top. He was wearing a brown leather jacket.

Detective Constable Kimberley Douglas, of Greater Glasgow CID said: “This was an unprovoked attack that has left the victim with serious injuries.

“Thankfully, she has made a full recovery.

“The incident happened outside a party and there would have been people in and around the area who would have seen this.

“I would ask that anyone who may have witnessed this assault or noticed anyone matching this description in the area to get in touch with police.”

Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 2120 of Wednesday 1 January, 2020. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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