Man suffers life-threatening injuries in murder bid

The 26-year-old was found in Glasgow with serious injuries on Thursday night.

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A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked on a Glasgow street.

The seriously injured 26-year-old was found on Larchgrove Avenue in Sprinboig at around 9.10pm on Thursday.

Emergency services attended and the man was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with injuries that medical staff have described as life-threatening.

Police are now looking to trace two men who were seen the area at the time of the assault and who they believe will be able to help with their investigations.

The men were seen heading in the direction of Barlanark Avenue.

Officers investigating the incident are also appealing for information from the public as they look catch those responsible.

Detective inspector Clark Hill said: “We are treating this as an attempted murder and I am appealing to anyone in the area, before and after the incident, who may have seen something to come forward.

“In particular we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen activity in Larchgrove Road where we believe the attack took place. The injured man then made his way onto Larchgrove Avenue where he was found.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen anything in Barlanark Road, in particular two men in the area at the time of the attack.

“Officers are continuing enquiries in the area and there will be a police presence as the investigation continues.”

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