A BUSY footbridge over the River Clyde was sealed off by cops investigating an assault.

Officers were spotted on the southern side of the Tradeston Bridge at around 6.45am this morning.

A police spokeswoman confirmed that a 24-year-old man was assaulted near Windmillcroft Quay at around 2.35am and was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

The spokeswoman added: "Enquiries are at an early stage."

If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.