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Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow thugs hunted as probe into mass George Square brawl rages on

Glasgow police are hunting a group of young thugs who were caught fighting on CCTV over Easter weekend after two men were seriously injured.

Emergency crews were called to George Square at around 4.30am on April 16, Easter Saturday.

Officers found two men, aged 20 and 22, lying on the ground with serious head injuries.

Both were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Their current medical conditions, two months on, have not been disclosed by police.

CCTV footage from the area shows a 'group of youths' described as white and aged 17 to 20 and 'several' can be seen fighting.

Police urge anyone with information about this incident in George Square to come forward.

Officers stressed that 'any small detail could prove significant' as their probe rages on.

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Constable Christopher Perrett said: “I appreciate that some time has passed since this incident but I am asking members of the public for help and to think back and consider if they saw a group of men fighting in George Square in the early hours of the morning.

"I know there are people out there who know what happened and I am asking them to please get in touch with any information.

"Any small detail could prove significant in our investigation.

"Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0620 of 16 April, 2022.

"Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided in confidence and anonymously."

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