Man, 39, stabbed in Glasgow park as altercation broke out during 'informal' game of rugby

A 39-year-old man was stabbed in a Glasgow park when an altercation broke out during an "informal” game of rugby.

Police said the man was seriously assaulted in Dawsholm Park, near its entrance to Ilay Road, at about 5:30pm on Saturday. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment for stab wounds.

Detectives are now appealing to the public for information.

A statement released by Police Scotland today said inquiries so far have revealed "a group of young men were playing an informal game of rugby when an altercation broke out resulting in a 39-year-old man being injured."

The entrance to Dawsholm Park, near Ilay Road in Glasgow.

Detective Sergeant Murray Rolley said: “We know there were various members of the public in the park around the time of the incident and I am appealing for anyone with information to contact us. Maybe you saw the game of rugby or the group of males, playing or running off. Any small piece of information could be vital to us as we piece together the circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.