A YOUNG man was assaulted in Milton on Saturday night.

The attack happened on Colston Road near its junction with Ashgill Road at around 7.20pm.

The 22-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but was released after treatment.

The road was sealed off for several hours while officers carried out their investigation.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At around 7.20 pm on Saturday, July 21, police were called to a report of a 22- year-old man being assaulted on Colston Road, at the junction of Ashgill Road, Glasgow. He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was released after treatment. Enquiries are ongoing."