A man was seriously assaulted by a group of four men in an early morning attack in the city centre.

The incident took place at around 2am on Tuesday morning when the 34-year-old was heading home from a night out in Hill Street near to Rose Street.

He began a conversation with the group of men when they turned on him and began attacking him before running off.

He sustained serious facial injuries during the assault and was treated by medical staff at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

He has since been discharged from hospital. 

Detective Constable Vhairi MacDonald, Greater Glasgow CID, said: “The injured man had been on a night out and was heading along Hill St, near to St Aloysius Church, towards Rose Street, when he got chatting to a group of men, only described at this time as being white and one man of mixed race.

"However, after a short time, for some unknown reason, the men turned on him kicking him to the ground and striking him in the face. 

“The attackers ran off passed St Aloysius Church and into the Garnethill area. The man was assisted by staff from the church and an ambulance was called. 

“Unfortunately at this time we don’t have much of a description of the men, however, officers are checking CCTV from the area and have been making enquiries locally. 

“I am keen to speak to anyone who was in the area, who maybe saw the attack or who can provide any detail that will assist us with our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the CID at Glasgow City Centre Police Office via 101 and quote reference number 0277 of 28 August 2018.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called in confidence on 0800 555 111.