A search has been launched for two men who attacked and killed a man standing with work colleagues on a Castlemilk street.

The 35-year-old was on Stravanan Street around 10.50am on Friday when he was attacked.

Emergency services raced to the scene but the man was pronounced dead on arrival.

The death is currently being treated as suspicious and officers are now conducting door-to-door enquiries.

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Detective Inspector Peter Sharp said: “A young man has lost his life and it’s imperative we find whoever is responsible. I am appealing to local people who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. All information at this early stage is crucial as it helps us begin to piece together what has happened.

"At this stage we do not know why this attack has taken place. I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us, no matter how insignificant you think your information is, let us be the judge and please do pass it on.

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"Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Cathcart Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 1171 of Friday 24 May 2019. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."