Gang stabbed man as he left taxi

A man was stabbed during an unprovoked attack by a gang as he got out of a taxi in the east end of Glasgow.

The 34-year-old and his friend, 32, were set upon by three men and a woman at the junction of Bellgrove Street and Gallowgate at about 0030 BST.

The taxi driver took the injured man to hospital, where his condition was described as "serious but stable".

One of the male suspects hurt his head but did not wait for help. The attack is being treated as attempted murder.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

'Motiveless attack'

The woman involved was described as being in her mid-20s with short blonde hair.

One of the male suspects was thought to be aged between 20 and 30 years old, 5ft 7in tall, of a stocky build and wearing a white tracksuit.

Another man was said to be 5ft 10in, of a slimmer build, with dark hair.

Det Sgt Allan Burton said: "This would appear to be a motiveless attack. I would appeal for the driver of the hackney cab to come forward and also anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

"I would also appeal to anyone who is aware of anyone coming home with a head injury in the early hours of this morning to contact the police."