A man has been assaulted outside of the Union Street entrance to Glasgow Central Station this afternoon. 

He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with a facial injury. 

Police were called to the scene at around 5.05pm and the entrance on Union Street was cordoned off. 

Officers remain at the scene of the incident. 

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A police spokeswoman said: "Officers were called to Union Street, outside Glasgow Central Station, at around 5.05pm today after a man was assaulted.

"The man has been taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with a facial injury.

"Inquiries are ongoing and officers remain at the scene."