Cemetery workers at Lambhill go to aid of man after attack

Detectives are appealing for information following the serious assault

they said around 8.30am, a man, in his early 20s, walked into Lambhill Cemetery. He had a serious laceration injury to his face and was seeking help from workers within the cemetery.

The man was treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and has received a number of stitches to his face.

Officers have so far been unable to establish exactly what happened to the man, however his injuries suggest he has been assaulted. Officers are currently trying to identify the location of the attack and are appealing for anyone who was on Balmore Road between 7:30 and 8:45 am.

Officers are checking for any available CCTV footage from in and around that area for any further information which could assist them in their enquiries.

Detective Constable Paul Corr said: “It’s important we find out exactly what happened to this man and why. He may have been walking along Balmore Road anywhere between 7.30 and 8.45am and I would ask anyone who was around the area at that time to contact us. In particular, motorists, bus and taxi drivers, please think back and consider if you saw the injured man. He was wearing a light grey hooded top and red shorts.”

Anyone with information is asked to Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0786 of 19 April 2020. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can provide information anonymously