Glasgow street attack was attempted murder

A TEENAGER is in a serious condition in hospital after an assault which police are treating as attempted murder.

The 16-year-old was found in a courtyard on Prince Edward Street, in Govanhill on Glasgow’s south side, at about 12:40am yesterday.

Police were alerted to a disturbance in the area and discovered the teenager.

He was taken to the Victoria Infirmary, where he was treated for his injuries. Hospital staff described his condition as “serious”.

Detective Inspector Ian Hylands said: “We are treating this assault as attempted murder and inquires are ongoing to establish what exactly happened prior to the injured man being discovered.”