POLICE are on the hunt for a thug who stabbed a man in a "completely random" early morning attack.

The 27-year-old was walking along a lane behind Fernbank Street in Springburn around 1.10am on Sunday when he was approached by his attacker wearing a dark hooded top.

The thug appeared to punch the man, knocking him to the ground, before running off in the direction of Springburn Road.

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But the victim soon realised he had been stabbed in the side and was rushed via ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

Detective Constable Greg Turnbull from Maryhill CID said: “This appears to have been a completely random and unprovoked attack and it is vital that we trace the despicable individual responsible.

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“I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Fernbank Street and Springburn Road in the early hours of Sunday Morning and may have noticed a man wearing a dark hooded top, or anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Maryhill CID via 101, quoting incident number 0360 of Sunday, September 30. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”