Man critical after Glasgow gang fight involving baseball bats and shovels

A YOUNG man is in critical condition in hospital after a fight involving around 20 men and women armed with baseball bats and shovels.

The disturbance happened at about 2.30am yesterday on Hogganfield Street in the Blackhill neighbourhood of Glasgow.

Police believe the fight was between rival gangs in the area.

A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where staff described his condition as critical.

Strathclyde Police are treating the incident as attempted murder and appealed for information.

Detective Sergeant John Semple said: "We believe that the fight was between rival gangs in the area and involved up to 20 people, both men and women, fighting with baseball bats and shovels.

"We received numerous calls about the disturbance so there are plenty people out there who will have information as to who was there, who was responsible and can give at least some details as to what actually happened."