A GANG of youths are being hunted after attacking a teenage boy in Milngavie.

The 14-year-old victim was with two friends in the lane between McDonalds and Sports Direct, near to Milngavie Road, around 4.45pm on Saturday, when they were approached by the gang.

The group proceeded to attack the victim, who fell to the ground and was repeatedly punched and kicked in the head and body.

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He managed to find his feet and run in the direction of the Premier Inn where a member of the public came to his assistance.

A passer-by took the victim to Milngavie Police Station where an ambulance was called and the teenager was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

He was treated for a broken jaw, broken collarbone, broken rib and broken finger as well as a number of cuts and bruises.

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The suspects are described as white males aged 14-16 years, one wearing a white t-shirt and dark shorts, one in a grey jumper and shorts and one dressed all in white.

It is possible some of the group may have been playing football nearby prior to the incident.

Detective Sergeant Colin MacRitchie said: “This appears to have been a brutal and unprovoked attack and enquiries are ongoing to trace the individuals involved.

“This incident happened in broad daylight near to a busy main road through Milngavie and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed a disturbance, or a group of male youths acting suspiciously, to please get in touch.

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“Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Glasgow CID via 101, quoting incident number 3188 of Saturday 25 May 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”