A dog walker has been stabbed in Maryhill during an attack by two men who tried to steal his pet.

Detectives are appealing for information after the shock attack, which took place at Dawsholm Park at around 7am this morning.

The 29-year-old victim remains in a serious condition at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

It's thought the man was walking his black Cane Corso dog in the park when he was approached by two men who tried to take the animal off him.

They then stabbed him and then ran off in the direction of Dawsholm Road.

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Detective Sergeant Alistair Donaldson is appealing for information.

He said: “Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area of the park and are gathering and viewing CCTV footage to establish more men on the two men responsible for this violent attack.

“The dog wasn’t injured and is being looked after by the victim’s family.

“This park is very popular with dog walkers, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the park around 7am on Tuesday morning who witnessed this incident take place, or saw these two men acting suspiciously before or after the attack.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101 quoting 0481 of Septmber 24

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.