A group of teenagers are being hunted for the attempted murder of another teenager in Glasgow's east end.

A 19-year-old man was attacked by the group around 7.50pm on London Road, near to Helenslea Park on Sunday.

The victim went into a nearby bar and police were called before he was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

He remains in a stable condition while officers search for the attackers - aged between 14 and 17.

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Police said they are looking into whether the attack was football related.

Detective Constable Eilidh Marshall, Shettleston Police Office, said: “This incident is being treated as attempted murder due to the seriousness of the man’s injuries. It is vital that we find the person or persons responsible.

“We believe that the group involved had been in the nearby park throughout the evening prior to the attack.

“Officers have spoken to a number of people who were in the area last night, however would appeal to anyone we have not spoken to, or anyone with any further information to come forward and contact us.

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"Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 4040 of Sunday 2 September 2018. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."