Man slashed by knife thug after argument outside popular restaurant in Glasgow's Trongate

Cops are hunting for the attacker who struck at around 12.05am on Monday.

The 33-year-old victim was standing outside Boteco Do Brasil Bar in Trongate, Glasgow when he became involved in a verbal exchange with another man.

He then walked a short distance to the corner of Candleriggs and Trongate, and the man followed him and attacked him with a bladed weapon before making off.

The victim was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he is currently being treated for a facial injury. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.

The suspect is described as black, about 6ft tall, aged around mid 30s, bald and he was wearing a black jacket and dark coloured jeans.

Detective Constable Nicol McPherson, at Glasgow City Centre CID, said: "This was a vicious attack which will leave the victim with permanent scarring to his face.

"I appeal to anyone who was in the Trongate area just after midnight last night and who either witnessed the assault or who may have any information regarding the incident to contact CID at Stewart Street Police Office via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0042 of 26 February."

Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

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