Man in hospital after being stabbed in Newton Mearns

A man has been rushed to hospital following reports of an assault in Newton Mearns.

By Kevin McRoberts

Published 2nd May 2019, 17:11 BST

Police were called following reports of a man being injured in Crookfur Road.

The attacked happened around 12.30pm (Thursday, May 2) at Crookfur Road, near St Cadoc’s Primary School, with police being called following reports of a man being injured after being stabbed in the back.

A 36-year-old has since been taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. His injuries have been described as serious.

The Crookfur Road southbound off-slip at junction four of the M77 was closed following the incident, but was re-opened shortly after 2.30pm.

Police investigations are continuing.