An investigation has been launched after a man was seriously assaulted in Shettleston.

The 29-year-old was attacked around 9.30pm on Friday before being taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

An area of the street was cordoned off by police, including a Ladbrokes bookies and nearby pub on Shettleston Road.

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The victim was treated for his injuries and later released but police are still looking for the person responsible.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "A 29-year-old man was seriously assaulted around 9.30pm.

"He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment and later released.

"Enquiries are continuing."

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