A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in a "brutal" unprovoked attack as she made her way to work in the early hours of the morning.

The 55-year-old was found at around 6am on Thursday in Lawmoor Street, part of the Dixon Blazes industrial estate in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene and she was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Doctors describe her condition as serious but stable.

Police are hunting the attacker - a white man aged between 20 and 30 with a medium build. It is thought he was wearing a red jacket during the assault.

Detective Inspector Colin Hailstones said: "This woman was stabbed in a brutal and callous attack as she made her way to work. The motive is not known at this time and police are currently treating the incident as an unprovoked attack.

"Officers have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries and checking CCTV in the area. A significant police presence remains at the scene of the incident, including specialist forensic teams, as part of the ongoing inquiry.

"I would appeal to anyone who has any information that will help police with inquiries to come forward and contact us.

"The information you may have may not seem like much, but as part of our larger inquiry, it could make all the difference to our investigation."

Extra police patrols are being carried out in the area.

Chief Inspector Graham McInarlin said: "I would like to reassure those in the local community that officers are doing all they can to trace the person responsible. Detectives from Cathcart CID are currently progressing the inquiry, which is currently being supported by uniformed officers.

"We are increasing our high visibility patrols in the area and that level of resource will be maintained.

"Please contact us with any information and please speak to our officers who will be patrolling the area."

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