Woman smashed on head with bottle outside Hogmanay party

The 33-year-old was seriously injured in the 'unprovoked attack' in Glasgow city centre.

Woman smashed on head with bottle outside Hogmanay party Google 2020

A woman was left seriously injured after being struck on the head with a bottle outside a Hogmanay party in Glasgow.

The 33-year-old victim was assaulted outside an address on Stirling Road in city centre at around 6am on January 1.

Police are appealing for witnesses for what it says was an “unprovoked attack”.

She was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment where she has made a full recovery.

The suspect is described as black, slim, around 6ft, with short hair at the sides and an afro style on the 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 January 1.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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