A GANG of teenage thugs - both boys and girls - left a man seriously injured after an unprovoked street attack.

The 23-year-old man was walking home from the pub when he was battered by the violent group of between six and 10 teenagers in Castlemilk today around 12.40am.

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They carried out the senseless attack as he walked alone along Castlemilk Drive, near the bus stop and junction with Dougrie Drive, before running off towards the swimming pool.

The man has been left with severe head injuries and remains at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Due to the extent of his injuries police have not been able to speak to him yet and have appealed to locals for help.

Detective Sergeant Martin Smith of Cathcart CID said: "Our enquiries are at a very early stage, however, it is believed that this attack was unprovoked.

"Unfortunately due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, we’ve been unable to speak to him as yet.

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"Where the assault took place is a very busy thoroughfare, and even at the late hour would have been busy with taxis or other motorists coming from the city centre or going in to the city centre. "The victim had been walking home from a nearby licensed premise when he was assaulted.

"We’re undertaking a number of enquiries into the assault, which includes speaking to local residents nearby and accessing CCTV.

"However, I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this terrible attack on this young man.

"At the moment we have no clear motive for the attack which is very concerning.

"I’d like to reassure the local community that significant enquiries are underway to trace those responsible, however, I would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Castlemilk Drive at the time of the incident.

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"You may have information which could assist with our enquiries.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."