Man Assaulted Near Central Station in Late-Night Attack
A 20-year-old man was violently assaulted on Gordon Street close to Central Station at around 9.45pm on Saturday, 26 March 2022. He was struck on the head by another man and later taken to the Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
Police Hunt Suspect Described as White Male in His 20s
The attacker is described as a white male in his 20s, medium build, with short black hair shaved at the sides. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with a black motif on the chest, black tapered tracksuit bottoms, and black trainers with white soles.
Officers Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detective Constable Matthew McCann revealed that an altercation between the two men happened about five minutes before the assault. He said:
“This area is always busy with people out and about and revellers socialising. I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident to contact us. Even if you think your information is not important, let us be the judge of that and please do pass it on. A young man has sustained a serious head injury and it’s vital we find the person responsible.”
Police Scotland are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to help identify the attacker.
How to Help
- Contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4032 of 26 March, 2022.
- Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
