IMAGES of a man wearing a distinctive parrot patterned shirt have been released in a bid to track him following an attempted murder.

Police Scotland shared a CCTV image of the man, who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries into an attempted murder that occurred on Sunday, July 1.

As previously told in the Evening Times, about 12.10am a 57-year-old man was the victim of an assault at Cowcaddens Road near to 335 Hope Street.

He sustained serious head injuries during the attack.

It is believed that the person responsible made off from the assault on foot into Hope Street.

The man that police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries is described as white, in his mid-twenties, around 6ft tall, of stocky build, with short dark hair and stubble.

He was wearing a white open collar shirt with a pattern, dark knee-length shorts and Converse-style trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact, Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0141.