Man in hospital after attack involving group of men near Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow

A large area of Glasgow city centre has been sealed off by police after a man was injured in an attack involving a group of men.

Police were called to Royal Exchange Square around 3.05am on Sunday morning, following reports of a disturbance.

A 21-year-old man was assaulted in the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers sealed off the area connecting the square with Buchanan Street and Queen Street, with a police presence in place.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to get in touch.

Detective Inspector Stephen Greenshields of CID said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault to come forward.

“We are carrying out a review of CCTV in the area and would appeal to anyone with any mobile phone footage or motorists who have dash-cam to get in touch, you may have captured something that can assist our investigation.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0494 of October 4, 2026.”