TWO men have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a running battle in Govan on Thursday night.
As previously reported by the Evening Times, the huge street brawl broke out on Paisley Road West near Ibrox.
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Social media users posted videos and images of the carnage, with one describing the scene as “total gridlock” as police vans and helicopters swarmed the area.
Dozens of men could be seen attacking each other, throwing each other to the ground and chasing each other with flares.
Police Scotland is now appealing for information after the large-scale disturbance.
Officers were called to the scene at Edmiston Driven, close to Paisley Road West, just after 7pm, prior to the Rangers v Osijek game at Ibrox Stadium.
Two men, aged 24 and 40, were found injured and were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment to stab wounds.
Medical staff describe their conditions as stable.
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Detective Inspector Steven Wallace described how “this type of violent behaviour will not be tolerated.”
He added: “It is absolutely vital anyone with information that could assist with our investigation comes forward.
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“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed a disturbance, particularly anyone with mobile phone or dash-cam footage, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Govan CID via 101.
Alternatively, call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.
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