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Man, 63, seriously injured after Glasgow street attack

Police have started an investigation after the incident in the Hillhead area of the city.

Man, 63, seriously injured after Glasgow Hillead, Police Scotland confirms — The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Police Scotland said. PA Media

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16th May 2023

A 63-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being assaulted in Glasgow, police have said.

Officers were called out on Tuesday at about 12.35am to a report a man had been assaulted during an altercation on Great George Street in Hillhead.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Emergency services attended.

“A 63-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, where medical staff describe his condition as serious.

“Inquiries in to the incident are ongoing.”

Great George Lane and Great George Street are now reopened.

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