MURDER cops have launched a probe after a man was attacked in flat in Springburn.

The 39-year-old is in a critical condition in hospital following the fight within a flat in the area's Colston Road at around 4.30am on Saturday.

Police Scotland said they are treating the attack as attempted murder.

Another man, 44, and a woman, 41, are also in hospital in a stable condition following the fight.

They were all taken to Glasgow's Royal Infirmary.

The Evening Times understands police are following a positive line of enquiry.

Yesterday, the area was cordoned off as officers began their investigations into the attack.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "On Saturday morning at around 4.30am, we were called to a disturbance in which three people were found injured.

"They are all still in hospital. Two men, aged 39 and 44, and 41-year-old woman were taken away to Glasgow Royal Infirmary."

"A 39-year-old is in critical but stable condition, and his attack is being treated as attempted murder

"The other two are in a stable condition. Enquiries are continuing."