A TEENAGER who confronted a group of youths throwing objects at passers-by in Saracen has been left seriously injured.

The 17-year-old boy was walking along Bardowie Street, near to Saracen Cross, around 4.30pm on Monday when he was hit by an object thrown by a group sitting at the Bandstand.

He confronted the group, made up of girls and boys, and some then attacked him.

He sustained a serious facial injury and taken by police to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was treated and released.

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Detective Constable Chris Lafferty, Maryhill CID, said today: “It would appear that this group of youths, both girls and boys, all white and aged between 12 and 17 years, had been throwing objects at passers-by and this boy reacted to being hit.

“We know that there were a number of people in the area at the time and indeed, at least one person broke up the fight.

“We would ask that person contact police, as well as others who were there and saw what happened. The injured boy did not do anything wrong and his injury will leave a scar, so we have to get those responsible.

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“If you were in that area and saw anything that will assist officers with their investigation, including Dashcam footage if you were driving by, or information about the group, then then please contact Maryhill CID via 101 and quote reference number 3053 of Monday 25 June 2018.

“Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”