POLICE have launched an investigation after three young men were stabbed in a savage and “unprovoked” attack in Glasgow on Saturday.
Officers were called to the incident at Greenfield Park football pitches on Duror Street at 8.20pm.
The three males, two aged 21 and one aged 19, were savagely attacked by a group of men in a car-park near the pitches.
Emergency services attended and the men were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where they were treated for stab wounds.
Detective Inspector Stephen Greenshields said: “This has been an unprovoked attack on a group of young people which could have left them dead.
“The injuries inflicted were severe and extremely serious.
“It is unacceptable that people think they can behave in such a way and think they will get away with it.
“Let me assure you, they will not. A team of officers is working to establish the identities of the men responsible for this crime.”
Greenshields is appealing to members of the public who were in the area at the time and may have witnessed something, to contact the police.
“Any small piece of information could assist us as we piece everything together and find those responsible,” he explained.
Officers have been conducting extensive inquiries and are scouring CCTV images for any relevant information which could assist the investigation.
Additional patrols have also been placed in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and can be approached by any members of the public with concerns.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 and quoting incident number 3808 of Saturday, February 27.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.
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