A MAN is in a stable condition in hospital after he was stabbed in broad daylight during a fight in Glasgow's East End.

The 46-year-old was walking along Duke Street near to Barrack Street at around 12.50pm on Saturday afternoon when he became involved in an altercation with another man which resulted in him being stabbed. 

Glasgow Times:

He was taken by ambulance to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, above, where he remains for treatment. Medical staff described his condition as stable.

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Police investigating the serious assault said there were a lot of people in the area at the time. The force also provided a description of the suspect.

Glasgow Times:

Duke Street at its junction with Barrack Street 


Detective Constable Gill Alexander, Shettleston CID, said: “There were a lot of people around the area at the time of the incident so it’s possible someone might have seen the assault or indeed the suspect making off along Duke Street towards Bellgrove Street afterwards.

“The suspect is described as white, of thin/gaunt appearance, short black hair. He was wearing a black jacket, possibly a leather one.

“Any witnesses to the attack or anyone who recognises the description of the suspect can contact Shettleston CID via 101 quoting reference number 1999 of the 6 July 2019.

"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence on 0800 555 111.”