A COUPLE has been attacked with bottles and a knife by a gang of seven men as they walked in Maryhill.

The incident, which happened at around 7.30pm on Friday, involved a 44-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man.

The pair were walking along the south footpath of the Forth and Clyde Canal, near to Balmore Road, when they were approached by a group of seven men.

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The men then attacked the man with bottles and a knife, also injuring his partner when she tried to intervene.

The group then made off in the direction of Glentanar Industrial estate.

The couple managed to make their way to a nearby bookmakers on Balmore Road where an ambulance was called.

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Both victims were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where the man was treated for a serious facial injury and a stab wound to his side. Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

The woman was treated for injuries to her forehead and has since been released.

The group of suspects are described as being aged between 25 and 30 and spoke with Scottish accents.

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One of the men is further described as being 6ft with blond hair and wearing a red jacket.

Detective Constable John Chesney, from Maryhill CID, said: “This was a violent and completely unprovoked attack and it is absolutely vital we trace the despicable individuals involved.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the canal, particularly a group of teenage girls who were congregated nearby and will have witnessed what happened, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Maryhill CID via 101, quoting incident number 3732 of Friday, August 24, 2018.