Appeal following serious assault on Cathedral Street in Glasgow

Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault at a bus stop on Cathedral Street in Glasgow on Monday, 2 February.

The incident happened around 7.40pm when a 48-year-old man was struck with a bottle and sustained a serious head injury. He attended at Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

The suspect is described as white, aged in his mid 40s, with short, dark hair. He was wearing a dark coloured jacket, a grey North Face hoodie, blue joggers, dark coloured trainers and glasses. He left along a pathway leading towards the Townhead area.

A woman was also seen at the time and officers are keen to speak to her as they believe she may be able to assist.

Detective Constable Stephen Green said: “This was an unprovoked attack and enquiries are ongoing to trace the suspect.

“Our enquiries suggest the area was busy when the assault happened and we are keen to speak to members of the public on and around Cathedral Street at the time as they may have vital information to help with our investigation.

“We are asking anyone who can help, who knows the man described, or where he might be to get in touch.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3163 of Tuesday, 2 February, 2026, or make a call anonymously to Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.