POLICE are appealing for information from the public after a man was at the centre of a “violent and brutal” murder bid at the hands of two children in Glasgow City Centre as people came out of work.

The 21-year-old was walking along the Clyde Walkway, near the Euro Hostel, Broomielaw, at 5pm on Thursday, when he stopped to ask two young women for directions.

He was approached and attacked by two boys, who then ran off west towards the Riverboat Casino with the two women.

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The victim was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary where staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

The two suspects are described as white and aged between 12 to 16-years-old.

The first boy had medium, dark coloured hair and was wearing black trousers, trainers and a grey North Face hoodie.

The second boy had fair hair and was wearing a white and red Lacoste hooded top, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. He was carrying a black rucksack.

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Detective sergeant Alan Moir, Stewart Street CID, described the attack as “violent and brutal.” She added: “It has left a man with incredibly serious injuries. It is vital we trace those responsible.

“We know from CCTV that the first boy threw a black jacket into the river as he ran off from the scene. We are now asking people to think back: were you in the area around the time of the attack? Did you see anybody throwing anything into the water or running from the area?

“It was still early in the evening and there would have been people going home from work and out walking, running or cycling.”

Anyone with information should contact Stewart Street CID via 101, quoting incident number 2669 of Thursday 5 April 2018.

Alternatively, contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.